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
Updated daily
US $20,000 - US $50,000
THE MARY DUKE BIDDLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Arts: Multiyear Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation's Arts Grant…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
THE MARY DUKE BIDDLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Arts: One-Year Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The Arts Grant Program, funded by the Mary Duke…

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview One Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship  will be awarded annually in support of a one-month (thirty-day) residency. Residencies must take place between June 1, and May 31, and begin on the…

CULTUREWORKS GREATER PHILADELPHIA · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

The Barra Foundation - The Catalyst Fund Deadline: Rolling deadlines Overview Funding opportunity with rolling deadline cycle.

THE BETTER ANGELS SOCIETY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Better Angels/Lavine Fellowship Award Type: Mentorship program for documentary filmmakers Purpose: A mentorship program for history documentary filmmakers whose work explores inclusive stories…

More than US $10,000
THE BEWS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Bews Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Bews Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Bews Foundation Grants support charitable organizations…

Approximately US $12,500
The Black Fund of Central Texas · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Black Fund of Central Texas Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Black Fund of Central Texas Amount: Approximately US $12,500 Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary The Black Fund of Central Texas aims…

Provincetown Art Association and Museum · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Cape Cod Artist Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Provincetown Art Association and Museum Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Cape Cod Artist Scholarship, offered by the…

National Gallery of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Center: Ailsa Mellon Bruce Senior Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Gallery of Art Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The Center for Advanced Study in…

National Gallery of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Center: Beinecke Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Gallery of Art Amount: US $55,000 Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The Beinecke Postdoctoral Fellowship at the…

National Gallery of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Center: Beinecke Visiting Senior Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Gallery of Art Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Center for Advanced Study in…

National Gallery of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Center: Paul Mellon Senior Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Gallery of Art Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The Paul Mellon Senior Fellowships at…

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.

Ready to apply for these grants?

  • Assess your eligibility for this grant
  • Draft a tailored application narrative
  • Track the deadline and get reminders
  • Find similar grants from other funders