Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 4,970 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
Webber Family Foundation: Capacity Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Webber Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Webber Family Foundation's…
Weber W. Sebald Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Weber W. Sebald Foundation Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary The Weber W. Sebald Foundation Grant supports charitable endeavors primarily in…
WEF General Grants - Fall Cycle Overview: The Westerville Education Foundation offers grant funding for innovative and creative projects that enhance education for students in Westerville City…
WEF General Grants - Spring Cycle Overview: The Westerville Education Foundation offers grant funding for innovative and creative projects that enhance education for students in Westerville City…
Wege Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wege Foundation Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Wege Foundation Grant aims to support organizations in Western Michigan, particularly in Grand…
Welfare Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Welfare Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Welfare Foundation Grant focuses on supporting nonprofits in Delaware and southern…
Wellik Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Community Foundation Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Wellik Foundation Grant, established in 1998, aims to enhance the quality of life…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _Wells Fargo’s grant cycle typically begins in February and ends in October of each year._ * _Nonprofit organizations that are interested in being considered for an invitation…
 " href="https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/maryland-grant-guidelines">Wells Fargo Cultural Grants in Maryland Program - Organization: Wells Fargo - Type: Foundation…
Wenatchee High School Foundation Grant Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Geographic Scope: Wenatchee High School (WHS), Wenatchee, WA Focus Areas: - Leadership - Arts -…
Overview Wendell & Anne Gauthier Family Foundation Grant A family foundation is one whose funds are derived from members of a single family. At least one family member, but usually more, serves as an…
Wendy Shadwell Conservation Grant Program Type: Print Conservation Grant Focus: Provides grants towards the conservation of significant prints in institutional collections. Geographic Scope: Not…
Wesley W. Williamson Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Wesley W. The…
West Bancorporation Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: West Bancorporation Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The West Bancorporation Foundation Grant supports charitable…
West Bend Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The West Bend Community Foundation Grants support 501(c)(3)…
West Bend Insurance Company's Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary West Bend Insurance Company's Charitable Fund,…
West Central Initiative Community Grants Funder: West Central Initiative (funded through organizational endowment) Geographic Scope: West Central Minnesota region Program Overview: West Central…
West Seattle Garden Tour Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: WEST SEATTLE GARDEN TOUR Last Updated: November 12, 2024 Summary The West Seattle Garden Tour Grant supports organizations that promote…
West Yellowstone Foundation: Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: West Yellowstone Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The West Yellowstone Foundation provides community grants…
WESTAF Arts Resilience Fund Status: This was a one-time emergency relief fund distributed in summer 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funder: Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) in…
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.