Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 4,971 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.
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…
Women Supporting the Arts Grant Funder: Arts Foundation for Martin County Inc (FL, US) Overview: Since 2004, Women Supporting the Arts has provided nearly $500,000 in grants to artists and…
Women United Grants Funder: Women United, a committee of United Way of Greater Charlottesville Status: Active; 2025 cycle completed with $60,000 awarded Geographic Scope: Greater Charlottesville…
Women’s Committee for the Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Educational Foundation of Lake County Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission Our mission is to serve as…
Community Foundation Women's Fund Geographic Scope: Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties, Lower Shore Purpose: Support programs addressing unmet needs of women and girls Program Type: Giving…
Women's Impact Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Womens Impact Fund Amount: US $10,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Women's Impact Fund Grant aims to provide significant…
Woodberry Poetry Room Creative Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harvard Public Library Trust Inc Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Woodberry Poetry Room Creative…
Woodland Indian Arts Grant Administering Agency: Wisconsin Arts Board (WAB) Geographic Scope: Wisconsin only Status: Active annual grant program Focus Areas: - Growth of Native artistic practices -…
Woods Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Woods Charitable Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Woods Charitable Fund Grant supports diverse…
Woods Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Edwin and Jeanne Woods Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Edwin and Jeanne Woods Family…
Woods Family Music & Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Woods Family Music & Arts…
Worcester Neighborhood Arts and Creativity Grant Funder: Greater Worcester Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Worcester neighborhoods Focus Areas: Arts, culture, creativity, neighborhood…
World Arts West Cultural Dance Catalyst Fund Status: Active national grant initiative Geographic Scope: National Funder: Supported by The Wallace Foundation in partnership with the National Arts…
Worthington Family Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Worthington Family Foundation Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Worthington Family Foundation Grant Program supports…
Write It Out! Deadline: August 31st (as of 2020 inaugural year; next occurrence unknown) Recurrence: Annual (inaugural program in 2020) Overview: A playwriting workshop and program for people living…
Writer in Residence Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Commission on the Arts Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Writer in Residence Grant, offered by the Idaho Commission…
WRWF Pooled Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wood River Women's Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The WRWF Pooled Fund Grant empowers local nonprofits…
WTCF: Charitable Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington Trust Charitable Foundation Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Washington Trust Charitable Foundation offers grants to 501(c)(3)…
WV Culture: Creative Aging for Lifelong Learning (CALL) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: April 29, 2025…
WV Culture: Cultural Facilities and Capital Resources Fast Track Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February…
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.