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.

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NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INC · May 19, 2026 Foundation

The JGS Fellowship for Photography Geographic Scope: New York State Resident Age Requirement: 25+ Grant Type: Unrestricted Grant/Fellowship Eligible Disciplines: - Photography

JOHN A AND MARGARET POST FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The John and Margaret Post Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The John and Margaret Post Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The John and Margaret…

Approximately US $50,000
ELYGT TR UW · Rolling / Open Foundation

The John Slade Ely Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Slade Ely Fund Amount: Approximately US $50,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The John Slade Ely Fund Grant, established in memory of…

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Juniper Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Juniper Fund, established in 2010 by The Murray Clan…

KAULIG FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Kaulig Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kaulig Foundation Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Kaulig Foundation grants aim to enhance the well-being of children and families in…

THE KEITH HARING FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Keith Haring Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Keith Haring Foundation Inc Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Keith Haring Foundation offers grants primarily to support…

US $3,000 - US $7,000
SPACE Gallery · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Kindling Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: SPACE Gallery Amount: US $3,000 - US $7,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Kindling Fund Grant, managed by SPACE Gallery, supports…

LARRY W MCCURDY FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Larry W. McCurdy Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Larry W McCurdy Family Foundation Tr Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary The Larry W. McCurdy…

Friends of WRR · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

The Lea Courington Scholarship Program Type: Biennial scholarship for high school seniors Award Amount: $16,000 distributed over a four-year college career Geographic Scope: North Texas (local youth)…

THE LEAGUE CLUB INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The League Club (TLC) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The League Club Inc Last Updated: September 13, 2025 Summary The League Club (TLC) Grant supports nonprofits in Collier and Lee counties, providing…

LearningTimes Foundation (TLTF) · Rolling / Open Foundation

The LearningTimes - Emerging Educational Filmmaker Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: LearningTimes Foundation (TLTF) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The LearningTimes…

LEEWAY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Leeway Transformation Award (LTA) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leeway Foundation Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Leeway Transformation Award (LTA) supports women and…

US $2,000 - US $10,000
THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Lilja Family Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Lilja Family Fund Grant, managed by the Oregon…

SEEDING JUSTICE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Lilla Jewel Award Overview: Named in honor of artist, radical feminist, and suffragist Lilla Jewel, this award was created to address the inequities that women and artists of marginalized genders…

$10,000 per year for two years ($20,000 total)
INDIESPACE INC · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

The Little Venue That Could Grant Program Status: Ongoing biennial program (2025 cycle completed; next cycle year unknown) Geographic Scope: New York City Focus Areas: General operating support for…

Approximately US $8,000
THE LOTOS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Louis Padovano Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Lotos Foundation Amount: Approximately US $8,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Louis Padovano Grants, awarded by The Lotos…

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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