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.
Waterloo Community Foundation Competitive Grant Program Overview: The Waterloo Community Foundation offers competitive grant funding to support organizations making a difference in Waterloo across…
Waterville Community Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Waterville Community Fund Grants, managed by the…
Waupaca Area Community Foundation Annual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Summary The Waupaca Area…
Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Amount: US $1,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Wausau Marathon…
Wavemaker Grant (Formerly Tempe Arts Grant) Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Tempe Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary The Wavemaker Grant supports non-profit organizations in…
WaveMaker Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Locust Projects Inc Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary Overview About Wavemaker Grants WaveMaker at Locust Projects supports…
Wayne And Jo Ann Moore Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wayne And Jo Ann Moore Charitable Foundation Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The Wayne And Jo Ann Moore Charitable…
Wayne County Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wayne Community Foundation Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Wayne Community Foundation (WCF) enhances the quality of…
WCAC Arts in Education Grants Funder: Washington County Arts Council Inc (WCAC) Geographic Scope: Washington County, Maryland Focus Areas: Arts education programs, including: - Art for Children…
WCAC Community Arts Development (CAD) Grant Funder: Washington County Arts Council Inc (WCAC) Geographic Scope: Washington County, Maryland Contact Information: - Phone: (301) 791-3132 - Address: 34…
WCCF Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Waukesha County Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Waukesha County Community Foundation (WCCF)…
WCCF: Capacity-Building Grant Cycle II Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington County Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The WCCF Capacity-Building…
WCF Capacity Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Williamsburg Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The WCF Capacity Building Grants support small,…
WCF: Community Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Whitefish Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The WCF Community Grant Program supports capital…
We Create Accessible Culture Grant Funder: Washington County Arts Council Inc (WCAC) Geographic Scope: Washington County, Maryland Contact Information: - Phone: (301) 791-3132 - Address: 34 South…
We Energies Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: We Energies Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The We Energies Foundation Grants support community development, health services,…
WE Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Walter and Elise Haas Fund Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: August 08, 2025 Summary The WE Initiative Grant, part of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund's…
Overview About NAEB The Native Arts Ecology Building is a powerful tool that enables us to extend our impact beyond individual artists by supporting Native nonprofit organizations, artist…
Web Maddox Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Web Maddox Trust Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Web Maddox Trust Grant provides funding for charitable…
WebbCraft Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: WebbCraft Family Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The WebbCraft Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofit 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.