Grants for Arts

Last updated August 27, 2026

There are currently 4,916 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Individual Artist Fellowship Grants	Oregon Arts Commission	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Art Mentor Foundation Grant	Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Two Harbors Area Fund Grant	Duluth-superior Area Community	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation Grant	L & L Nippert Charitable Foundation Inc	Rolling	$25K – $75K
Foundation	Mechanicsburg Area Foundation Grant	The Foundation for Enhancing Communities	Rolling	Up to $12K
Foundation	Veterans Artist Residency Program Grant	Kala Art Institute	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grant	Vital Impacts	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	William Talbott Hillman Foundation Grant	Hillman Family Foundations	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	Arts & Cultural Education Fund	Cultural Council of Palm Beach	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Narrative Short Film Grant - Saul Zaentz Awards	Berkeley Film Foundation	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Grants for Schools: Education Resource	Delaware Division of the Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NYSCA Support for Artists Grants	The Arts Council of the Southern Finger	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	A. M. Pate Jr. Charitable Trust Grant	A M Pate Jr Charitable Trust	Rolling	$10K – $15K
Foundation	Rural Arts Facilities Fund Grant	Tennessee Arts Commission	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	Project Grants: Small Museum Project	Utah Division of Art & Museums	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	ASC: Emerging Creators Fellowship	Arts & Science Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Native Arts & Culture Foundation - LIFT Program	Amador County Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust Grants	Margaret E Burnham Charitable Trust	Rolling	$1K – $15K
Foundation	Community Solutions Grants	The Turley Foundation	Rolling	$50K – $150K
Foundation	Riedel Foundation Grant	Riedel Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	DC Oral History - Beyond the Archive Grants	Humanities Council of Washington Dc	Rolling	Up to $12K
Foundation	SEIU Moe Foner Scholarship	Service Employees International	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Juried Exhibition Grant Program	DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	Classroom Grants	Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation	Rolling	Varies

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About grants for arts

Arts grants support visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, cultural preservation, and creative organizations. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the flagship federal funder, distributing over $160 million annually. State arts councils, foundations like the Andy Warhol Foundation and Mellon Foundation, and corporate sponsors provide extensive additional funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for an NEA grant?

The NEA offers grants through multiple programs including Art Works, Challenge America, Our Town, and Research: Art Works. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov. Most require 501(c)(3) status or government affiliation. The NEA funds in specific disciplines (dance, design, literature, media arts, music, theater, visual arts) with distinct application cycles.

Can individual artists get grants?

The NEA's direct individual grants are limited to Literature Fellowships and honorary awards. However, many state arts councils, foundations (Pollock-Krasner, United States Artists, Creative Capital), and residency programs provide direct artist funding. Fiscal sponsorship through organizations like Fractured Atlas opens additional grant opportunities for individual artists.

Are there grants for community arts programs?

Yes. The NEA's Our Town program funds creative placemaking. State and regional arts councils heavily fund community programming. Foundations like ArtPlace America, the Kresge Foundation, and local community foundations support community arts. CDBG funds can support arts-based community development projects.

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