Grants for Arts

Last updated June 13, 2026

There are currently 4,970 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily.

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.

4,970 grants
Federal/ Foundation
Updated daily

What grants for arts are open right now?

BRAEMAR CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Trust Management Services Grant - Mid Valley Region Status: ACTIVE Funder: Braemar Charitable Trust Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Trust Management Services…

BRAEMAR CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Trust Management Services Grant - North Coast Region Status: ACTIVE Funder: Braemar Charitable Trust Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Trust Management Services Grant…

BRAEMAR CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Trust Management Services Grant - Portland Metro Region Status: ACTIVE Funder: Braemar Charitable Trust Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Trust Management Services…

Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Tsagaglalal (She Who…

More than US $2,500
THE TROY SAVINGS BANK CHARITABLE FO · Rolling / Open Foundation

TSBCF Community Grantmaking Status: ACTIVE Funder: Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Amount: More than US $2,500 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Troy Savings Bank Charitable…

TUCKER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tucker Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Tucker Foundation Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Tucker Foundation Grant Program aims to support nonprofit organizations that…

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TAIWANESE UNITED FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

TUF Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Taiwanese United Fund (TUF) Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Taiwanese United Fund (TUF) is a nonprofit organization established in 1986 to promote…

TULSA FDN GEN FD XXXXX8000 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tulsa Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tulsa Foundation Last Updated: September 25, 2025 Summary The Tulsa Foundation Grant supports charitable nonprofit organizations in the Tulsa, OK…

TURRELL FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Turrell Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Turrell Fund Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Turrell Fund Grant focuses on supporting organizations that serve children and families,…

US $1,000 - US $250,000
THE TUTTLEMAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tuttleman Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tuttleman Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Tuttleman Foundation, established in Philadelphia in…

INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

TV-Series Lab Status: The Gotham Labs are on hiatus in 2023 and beyond. The program is undergoing reimagining to determine how to continue sharing resources equitably and inclusively with the growing…

BEST BUY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Twin Cities Fund: Capital Grants: Capacity Status: ACTIVE Funder: Best Buy Foundation Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The Twin Cities Fund by the Best Buy Foundation…

US $500 - US $10,000
DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Two Harbors Area Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Two Harbors Area Fund Grant, managed by…

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Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

TYCF Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation (TYCF) is dedicated to preserving the Lake Tahoe marine…

U.S. Mission to Tunisia · January 1, 2099 Federal

U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA PAS ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy…

More than US $10,000
UNITED ARTS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

UACF Operating Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Arts of Central Florida Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary The UACF Operating Support Grants offered by…

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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