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.
WAB Creative Communities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Arts Board Amount: US $1,500 - US $6,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The WAB Creative Communities Grants, offered by the…
WAB Woodland Indian Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Arts Board Amount: US $1,500 - US $6,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The WAB Woodland Indian Arts Grant, managed by the…
WACF - New London Spicer Area Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 14, 2025 Summary The WACF - New London Spicer Area Fund Grant…
Wakefield Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: July 09, 2025 Summary The Wakefield Community Foundation Grant aims to…
Walnut Hills Mini-Grant Program Overview: A community-driven grant program supporting grassroots initiatives to improve quality of life in Walnut Hills. The foundation funds passionate community…
Walter & Jessie Francisco Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Walter & Jessie Francisco Charitable Foundation Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Walter & Jessie Francisco…
Walter and Elise Haas Fund: Possibility Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Walter and Elise Haas Fund Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: June 17, 2025 Summary The Walter and Elise Haas Fund offers…
Walter Blackburn Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The Walter Blackburn Scholarship, established by Alpha Blackburn…
Walter J. Miller Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Walter J. Miller Trust Amount: US $2,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Walter J. Miller Trust Grant provides financial…
Walter O & Blanch Elliot Castello Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Walter O &…
Walter Prindle Visual Arts Scholarships Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: Scholarship program supporting visual arts practitioners. Award Details - Total Distributed…
Walter Read Hovey Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Walter Read Hovey Memorial Fund, established by…
Walters Family Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Walters Family Foundation Amount: More than US $25,000 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Walters Family Foundation Fund aims to…
June & Robert Wanish Fund for the Arts Overview: The June & Robert Wanish Fund for the Arts was established in 2003 with a vision to encourage and support the enjoyment, appreciation and growth of…
Ward 7 Public Space Activation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Office of Planning Amount: More than US $20,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Ward 7 Public Space…
Warren Community Action Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Blue Mountain Community Foundation Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Warren Community Action Fund Grants support initiatives…
Warren MacKenzie Advancement Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Clay Center Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Warren MacKenzie Advancement Award supports…
Washington County Riverboat Association Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington County Riverboat Association Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Washington County Riverboat…
Washtenaw Artist Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: CultureSource Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Washtenaw Artist Grants program, in partnership with the Ann…
Overview _NOTE: Contact our executive director for the date of the next Foundation meeting and submission deadline. Meeting dates fluctuate, typically the directors meet four times each calendar…
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.