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.

5,129 grants
State/ Foundation
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California Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts & Youth Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Arts Council Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The Arts & Youth Grant Program by the California Arts Council…

PROGRAM TO AID CITIZEN ENTERPRISE INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Arts | Equity | Reimagined Fund Overview: Funding program established in late March 2020 in response to the unprecedented and ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region's arts and…

ARTSWESTCHESTER INC · May 6, 2026 Foundation

Arts Access – Support for Organizations Funder: ArtsWestchester Status: Open Geographic Scope: Westchester County, NY Focus Areas: Support for cultural organizations and arts activities Overview:…

Division of the Arts Grants · Rolling / Open State

Supports small budget projects that include presentation of performing, visual, literary, media, or folk arts in communities throughout the state. Organizations receiving General Operating Support…

Division of the Arts Grants · Rolling / Open State

Supports small budget projects that include presentation of performing, visual, literary, media, or folk arts in communities throughout the state. Organizations receiving Project Support are…

Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Access Assistance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Arts Access Assistance program, run by the Kentucky Arts…

THE MIAMI FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Access Catalyst Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Miami Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The Arts Access Catalyst Grant, offered by The Miami Foundation,…

EXPLORING THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Access Grants Overview: A smaller version of the 4-Year Plan, the Arts Access Grants (AAG) provide strategic support and funding to help teachers from Alumni Partner Schools build or refine a…

ARTS CONNECT HOUSTON · October 10, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Arts Action Fund - Seed Grant Overview: The Seed Grant is part of the Arts Action Fund, the first of its kind in Houston. It exists as a catalyst for closing arts access gaps in schools. Funder: Arts…

ARTS COUNCIL OF JOHNSON COUNTY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Advocate Award Overview: Introduced in 2023, The Arts Advocate Award honors individuals who have dedicated significant time, effort, and leadership that has positively impacted the creative…

SUMMIT ARTSPACE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Alive Awards Purpose: Summit Artspace's Arts Alive Awards celebrate and recognize contributions to local arts and culture, honoring gifted artists, art educators, and change-making advocates and…

BROADWAY SACRAMENTO FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Alive Community Night Program Type: Community access program providing discounted/free theatre tickets Focus: Provides theatre access to underserved community groups including at-risk youth,…

ARTSWESTCHESTER INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Alive Grants Funder: ArtsWestchester Status: 2026 application cycle now closed Geographic Scope: Westchester and Rockland Counties, NY Focus Areas: Arts activities for geographically,…

WELD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Alive! Individual Artist Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Weld Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Arts Alive! Individual Artist Grants,…

WELD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Alive! Organizational Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Weld Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Arts Alive! Organizational Grants, funded by…

BUSINESS CONSORTIUM FOR ARTS SUPPORT · February 16, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Arts Alliance Grants Funder: Business Consortium for Arts Support (Arts Alliance) Geographic Scope: South Hampton Roads area, including Chesapeake, Franklin, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia…

CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts And Belonging Grants- Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cambridge Community Foundation Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: July 06, 2025 Summary The Arts And Belonging Grants by the…

CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts And Belonging Grants- Grassroots Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cambridge Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Arts and Belonging Grants…

Up to US $15,000
THE BARBERTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts and Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Barberton Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2025 Summary The Arts and Community Grant, offered by the Barberton…

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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