Valley Arts & Culture Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of Harrisonburg And Rockingham County Amount: More than US $1,400 Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary Overview The…
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.
Valley Arts Grants Geographic Scope: St. Croix Valley region spanning Washington and Chisago Counties (Minnesota) and Burnett, Polk, St. Croix, and Pierce Counties (Wisconsin) Overview: Annual…
Valley County Community Foundation Grants Funder: Valley County Community Foundation (VCCF) Geographic Scope: Valley County, Montana Mission: Awards grants to help pay for worthwhile community…
Valley County Masonic Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Valley County Masonic Endowment,…
Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Van Evera Bailey Fellowship, awarded by…
Van Lier New Voices Fellowship Recurrence: Annual Overview: A fellowship program offered by The Lark that supports emerging playwrights of color. Eligibility: - Target demographic: Playwrights of…
Vancouver Parks & Recreation: Everybody Plays Overview: Recreation scholarships ensuring youth and disabled adults have access to recreational programs, swim lessons, sports participation, day camps,…
Vandalia-Butler Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vandalia-Butler Foundation Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The Vandalia-Butler Foundation Grant supports local non-profit organizations…
Vanderburgh Community Good Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Vanderburgh Community Good Grants Program provides…
Vaughan Fellowship Geographic Scope: West Virginia Eligibility: Open to musicians/young artists in West Virginia Program Details: The fellowship program selects Vaughan Fellows annually. Recent…
VCA Arts in Practice Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Commission for the Arts Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: August 30, 2025 Summary The VCA Arts in Practice Grants program aims to…
VCA Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Commission for the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The VCA Community Impact Grants aim to support…
VCA Education Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Commission for the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The VCA Education Impact Grants aim to…
VCA General Operating Support: Medium and Large Arts Organizations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Commission for the Arts Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary…
VCA: Teaching Artist Roster Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Commission for the Arts Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The VCA Teaching Artist Roster aims to identify and support qualified…
VCA: Virginia Touring Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Commission for the Arts Amount: US $100 - US $7,500 Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The Virginia Touring Grants program supports…
VCA: Virginia250 Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Commission for the Arts Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The VCA: Virginia250 Impact Grant aims to support…
VCF: Walter Cerf Community Fund Large Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The Walter Cerf Community Fund provides…
VCF: Walter Cerf Community Fund Small Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2024 Summary The Walter Cerf Community Fund,…
VCF: Women’s Fund Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The Women’s Fund Grants Program, conducted 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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