Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 4,970 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Uplift Grants - Opera Music Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Amount: US $5,000 - US $7,963 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Uplift Grants for Opera Music,…
Upper Bucks Community Foundation Fund of LVCF Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lehigh Valley Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The Upper Bucks…
Upper Bucks Community Fund - Erwin J. and Gertrude K. Neusch Fund Program Type: Community grants for arts, education, and rural life Geographic Scope: - Upper Bucks County, Pennsylvania -…
Upper Valley Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Upper Valley Fund Grant,…
UrbanGlass General Scholarships: IGNITE Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: UrbanGlass Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The UrbanGlass IGNITE Scholarship offers aspiring glass artists the…
UrbanGlass General Scholarships: LEAP Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: UrbanGlass Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The UrbanGlass LEAP Scholarship fosters artistic growth by providing…
UrbanGlass Studio Residencies Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: UrbanGlass Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The UrbanGlass Studio Residencies provide a unique opportunity for…
Usibelli Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Usibelli Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Usibelli Foundation, established in 1991, offers grants to support local non-profit…
Utility Box Art Program Funder: City of Rohnert Park Foundation Program Status: Approved by City Council on February 10, 2026 Geographic Scope: Rohnert Park, CA - Local artists only Overview: The…
V4 Gen Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: International Visegrad Fund Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The V4 Gen Mini-Grant aims to support cross-border mobility for youth aged 12 to 30,…
VAC: Creative Aging Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Arts Council Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Vermont Arts Council offers Creative Aging Grants to support…
Vahé & Lucie Awards Overview: An annual competition for TUMO students and alumni recognizing creative work across five categories. Geographic Scope: Armenia (TUMO locations from Yerevan to…
Valley Arts & Culture Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of Harrisonburg And Rockingham County Amount: More than US $1,400 Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary Overview The…
Valley Arts Grants Geographic Scope: St. Croix Valley region spanning Washington and Chisago Counties (Minnesota) and Burnett, Polk, St. Croix, and Pierce Counties (Wisconsin) Overview: Annual…
Valley County Community Foundation Grants Funder: Valley County Community Foundation (VCCF) Geographic Scope: Valley County, Montana Mission: Awards grants to help pay for worthwhile community…
Valley County Masonic Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Valley County Masonic Endowment,…
Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Van Evera Bailey Fellowship, awarded by…
Van Lier New Voices Fellowship Recurrence: Annual Overview: A fellowship program offered by The Lark that supports emerging playwrights of color. Eligibility: - Target demographic: Playwrights of…
Vancouver Parks & Recreation: Everybody Plays Overview: Recreation scholarships ensuring youth and disabled adults have access to recreational programs, swim lessons, sports participation, day camps,…
Vandalia-Butler Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vandalia-Butler Foundation Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The Vandalia-Butler Foundation Grant supports local non-profit organizations…
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.
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.
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.