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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US $2,500 - US $8,000
THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Luminary: Futures Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $2,500 - US $8,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Luminary's Futures Fund Grant…

Stanislaus Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Maralyn J. Stewart Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stanislaus Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,500 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Easily learn more…

MARTIN GUITAR CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Martin Guitar…

Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

​The Mary B. Nickell Fund For Arts Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Mary B.…

McLean Contributionship · Rolling / Open Foundation

The McLean Contributionship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McLean Contributionship Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The McLean Contributionship Grant, established in 1951, supports charitable…

FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Meigs County Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Meigs County Foundation Grant, established in…

Metropolitan Museum Of Art · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Met: Interdisciplinary Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metropolitan Museum Of Art Amount: Up to US $63,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The Met's Interdisciplinary Fellowship…

MEYER MILTON CHAR TUW-MAIN · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Milton & Sophie Meyer Fund Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund Grant…

THE NEAG FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Neag Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Neag Foundation Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Neag Foundation Grant aims to foster positive change in education, healthcare, and…

DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Next Generation – Northern Delaware Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Next Generation North of the…

Provincetown Art Association and Museum · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Nicholas Dahl Visiting Artist Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Provincetown Art Association and Museum Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The Nicholas Dahl Visiting Artist Scholarship,…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
Ruth Foundation for the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

The Open Fund Artist Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ruth Foundation for the Arts Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Open Fund Grant supports innovative…

ARTS COUNCIL OF MIDLAND · January 5, 2027 · Annual Foundation

The Open Show Overview: An open call for artists to showcase their work and connect with art enthusiasts, critics, and potential buyers. Program Details - Deadline: January 5th (Annual) - Location:…

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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