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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
Columbine Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Town of Granby Donor Advised Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Foundation Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Town of Granby Donor Advised Fund Grant, facilitated by the Grand Foundation,…

Columbine Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Town of Granby Fund Overview: The Town of Granby Fund supports organizations that are located in Granby or serve Granby residents. Geographic Scope: Granby, Colorado Focus Areas: - Arts and culture -…

Columbine Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Town of Grand Lake Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Foundation Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Town of Grand Lake Fund Grant supports organizations that enhance the quality of life…

Columbine Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Town of Winter Park Fund Overview: The Town of Winter Park Fund provides grants to organizations that enhance the quality of life in Grand County. Geographic Scope: Grand County, Colorado Focus…

More than US $250,000
HARRY A AND MARGARET D TOWSLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Towsley Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harry A. & Margaret D. Towsley Foundation Amount: More than US $250,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The Towsley Foundation Grants support…

NORTHWEST CT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TRUST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Tracy Family Fund Geographic Scope: Northwest Connecticut Focus Areas: - Basic needs/social services - Arts and culture Recent Grant Examples: - Riverton Theatre: support for critical needs (2025)…

Idaho Commission on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Traditional Arts Apprenticeships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Commission on the Arts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Traditional Arts Apprenticeships grant,…

Alliance for California Traditional Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Traditional Arts Sustainability Grants Organization: Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) Program Launch: November 2010 Geographic Scope: Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley regions of…

Traditional Fine Arts Organization Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Traditional Fine Arts Organization Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Traditional Fine Arts Organization Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 11, 2025 Summary The Traditional Fine Arts…

New Mexico Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Traditional Folk Arts Projects Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Mexico Arts Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary New Mexico Arts offers the Traditional Folk Arts Projects…

LEGACY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Transform Lake County Grant- Programmatic Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: Legacy Foundation: Lake County's Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary…

$25,000 - $500,000 total
DESK DRAWER FUND · December 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Transformational Grants Purpose: Provides significant multi-year funding to trusted partners driving long-term, systemic change Funder: MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation Geographic Scope: Mid-Michigan,…

Division of the Arts Grants · Rolling / Open State

Grants that support transportation costs (up to $500) for schools to bring students to Delaware arts and cultural institutions and venues in order to attend arts performances, events, and exhibits.…

Film Society of Austin Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Travel Grant Funder: Film Society of Austin Inc Geographic Scope: Texas Purpose: Support travel expenses for Texas filmmakers Status: Program exists but detailed information not provided in available…

Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Trenton Arts Fund Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Trenton, New Jersey area Focus Areas: Arts and cultural initiatives Contact Information: - Phone: 609-219-1800 - Address: 212 Carnegie…

Varies (recent grants: $4,000 - $10,500 individual grants; $75,900 total distributed in 2024)
TRES DOUX FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Tres Doux Foundation / Beignet Fest Foundation Grantmaking Program Funder: Tres Doux Foundation (also known as Beignet Fest Foundation) Location: Greater New Orleans, LA, US Website: beignetfest.com…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tri-City Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Alabama Amount: Up to US $25,100 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Tri-City Community Foundation Grant…

TRI-M FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tri-M Foundation: Performing Arts Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tri M Foundation Amount: US $3,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Tri-M Foundation's Performing Arts…

Minimum $18,000 per tribe
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF STATE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tribal Arts Grant Administering Agency: Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) Geographic Scope: Washington state only Status: Pilot project launched in 2024, first program under Tribal Cultural…

Mass Cultural Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Tribal Cultural Council Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mass Cultural Council Amount: US $250 - US $750 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Tribal Cultural Council Program, administered 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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