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
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National Gallery of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation

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

National Gallery of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Center: William C. Seitz Senior Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Gallery of Art Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The William C. Seitz Senior…

United Way of Midland County · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Chair Project Artist Application Overview: The Chair Project is an exhibition and event hosted by United Way of Midland County at the Midland Center for the Arts. Artists create artwork on…

Foundation Management · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Charles B. Goddard Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation Management Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Charles B. Goddard Foundation Grant focuses on empowering individuals…

The Chisholm Foundation · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to nurture and support meaningful endeavors in education, the arts, and religion. The funding agency is particularly interested in new or demonstration projects which,…

THE CHISHOLM FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Chisholm Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chisholm Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Chisholm Foundation offers grants to support arts, education, and religion…

Entertainment Community Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Creative Economy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entertainment Community Fund Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Creative Economy Fund offers vital support to digital creators and…

MID-AMERICA ARTS ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mid-America Arts Alliance Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Creative Forces Community…

THE VERY ASIAN FOUNDATION · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

The Creators Grant Status: Active and accepting applications Award Amount: $1,500 per grant Geographic Scope: Open to individuals nationwide Focus Areas: - Creative projects across various artistic…

THE GRIFFIN MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Cummings Foundation Artist Residency Overview: The Griffin Museum of Photography was awarded a $60,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation in June 2023 to support artist residencies over three…

THE ARCHITECTURAL LEAGUE OF NEW YORK · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Deborah J. Norden Fund Overview: The Deborah J. Norden Fund awards up to $5,000 annually in travel grants to students and recent graduates in the fields of architecture, architectural history,…

AIA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Delano & Aldrich/Emerson Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Architects Foundation Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Delano & Aldrich/Emerson Fellowship,…

World Trade Center Performing Arts Center Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Democracy Cycle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: World Trade Center Performing Arts Center Inc Amount: US $60,000 Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The Democracy Cycle is a five-year initiative by…

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open State

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF) supports four national grant-making programs: the Arts Program, the Child Well-being Program, the Environment Program and the Medical Research Program. It…

The Dudley T. Dougherty Foundation · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to make a critical difference on the planet and respect an ever-changing world through support of projects addressing art, community, education, environment, health…

THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Edward and Sally Van Lier Fellowship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New York Community Trust Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2025 Summary The Edward and Sally Van Lier…

A CARING COMMUNITY INC · Rolling / Open · Monthly Foundation

The Fabulous Find Monthly Partnership Grant Funder: A Caring Community Inc (The Fabulous Find) Geographic Scope: Seacoast area (Maine/New Hampshire region) Program Description: The Fabulous Find is a…

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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