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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.
Twin Cities Fund: Arts and Culture General Operating Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Best Buy Foundation Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Twin Cities Fund: Arts and…
Twin Cities Fund: Capital Grants: Capacity Status: ACTIVE Funder: Best Buy Foundation Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The Twin Cities Fund by the Best Buy Foundation…
Two Harbors Area Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Two Harbors Area Fund Grant, managed by…
TYCF Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation (TYCF) is dedicated to preserving the Lake Tahoe marine…
Overview Funder: U.S. Department of Education Award Amount: $2,500,000 Duration: Four-year grant Program Name: Creating Bridges to Literacy Through the Arts Goals - Build capacity in educators to…
U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA PAS ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy…
UACF Operating Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Arts of Central Florida Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary The UACF Operating Support Grants offered by…
UACF Project Grants (formerly Mini-Grants) Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Arts of Central Florida Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: June 30, 2025 Summary The UACF Project Grants, previously known…
UDAEF Grants for Upper Darby School District Initiatives Overview: The Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation (UDAEF) rewards innovative educational initiatives that enrich and enhance the…
Ulster County Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: US $2,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundations of…
UMEZ Arts Engagement Grant Program Overview: Manhattan Arts Grant program supporting arts projects within UMEZ (Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone) boundaries with emphasis on community engagement and…
UMEZ Arts Engagement Grant (UMAE) Status: Active, ongoing annual program Geographic Scope: Upper Manhattan (all four uptown Community Boards including Central Harlem, West Harlem, East Harlem,…
UMEZ Cultural Aid Fund Status: Temporary emergency fund (established May 5, 2020) Geographic Scope: Upper Manhattan (Central Harlem, West Harlem, East Harlem, Washington Heights, and Inwood) Funding…
UMEZ Cultural Industry Investment Fund (CIIF) - Capacity Building Grants Status: Active grant program for cultural institutions Geographic Scope: Upper Manhattan (Central Harlem, West Harlem, East…
UMEZ Mertz Gilmore Seed Fund for Dance Status: Active grant program with multiple cycles Geographic Scope: Upper Manhattan (Central Harlem, West Harlem, East Harlem, Washington Heights, and Inwood)…
Uncommon Artist Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Teton Art Lab Amount: More than US $400 Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Uncommon Artist Residency at Teton Artlab offers artists…
To ensure more equitable access to the arts throughout the state, the Mississippi Arts Commission identifies counties that have not recently received grants or services from MAC and provides direct…
Union County Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Union County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Union County Community Foundation provides grants to…
United Arts Creative Placemaking Open Call for Artists Description: Engaging artists interested in activating community spaces. The United Arts of Central Florida Creative Placemaking team is…
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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