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.
Wilson Rawls Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Wilson Rawls Scholarship, offered by The Community…
Windgate Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Windgate Charitable Trust Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Windgate Charitable Trust Grant supports contemporary craft and visual arts…
Windham Foundation Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Windham Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Windham Foundation Grants Program offers financial…
Wingstop Charities Grant Program Overview: Wingstop Charities awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations focused on engaging youth in the pursuit of their passions through education, arts, sports, and…
Winnebago County Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Winnebago County Community Foundation…
Winneconne Area Community Foundation Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The Winneconne Area…
Wisconsin Humanities Recovery Grants Overview: Special recovery grants to help Wisconsin organizations prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding provided by…
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Grant supports local…
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation: Local Community Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Wisconsin Public Service…
Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Witter Bynner…
WNDB: Walter Dean Myers Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: We Need Diverse Books Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Walter Dean Myers Grant Program, established by We Need…
WNY Arts Emergency Relief Fund Program Status: Currently all funding has been distributed. Applications accepted on rolling basis if additional funding becomes available. Geographic Scope: Erie,…
Wold Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wold Foundation Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Wold Foundation Grant, established in 1985, aims to support charitable, scientific, literary,…
Wolf Kahn Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wolf Kahn Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Wolf Kahn Foundation Grant supports nonprofit…
Woman’s Exchange of Reading Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: May 15, 2025 Summary The Woman’s Exchange of Reading Fund Grant supports artisans in…
Woman's Exchange: Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Woman's Exchange Inc Of Sarasota Last Updated: August 05, 2025 Summary The Woman's Exchange is offering $407,000 in grants and scholarships to…
Woman's Exchange: Student Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Woman's Exchange Inc Of Sarasota Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Woman's Exchange offers scholarships aimed at local…
Women Directing Mentorship Overview: Prestigious mentorship program pairing rising female directors with established episodic directors on Shondaland-produced television series. Partner: Shondaland…
Women Investing in Shepherd (WISH) Grants Purpose: Provides grant funding to qualifying local nonprofits and Shepherd University learning projects. Established: Created in 2014 by the Shepherd…
Women of Vision Awards Funder: Women in Film & Video DC Geographic Scope: Washington DC area; also recognizes international filmmakers Award Type: Recognition/honors for women's achievements in film…
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.