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.

5,129 grants
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Midway Contemporary Art · Rolling / Open Foundation

Visual Arts Fund (VAF) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midway Contemporary Art Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: July 19, 2025 Summary The Visual Arts Fund (VAF), established by Midway Contemporary Art…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Visual Arts Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Visual Arts Scholarship Fund, established by Holly…

$20,000 (primary grant) + six grants of $5,000 each
Vital Impacts · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Grant Funder: Vital Impacts (MT, US) - Women-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Website: vitalimpacts.org Founded by: Ami Vitale (National Geographic…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Vitality Grants: Arts Education Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rochester Area Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Vitality Grants: Arts Education…

ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Vitality Grants: Supporting Arts and Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rochester Area Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Vitality Grants aim…

VIVIENNE REDLICH CRT UA XXXXX8002 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Vivienne Redlich Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vivienne Redlich Charitable Trust Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The Vivienne Redlich Charitable Trust Grant supports medical and…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Vladimir R. Bakaleinikoff Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Vladimir R. Bakaleinikoff Memorial Fund, established by The…

ARTSWESTCHESTER INC · April 14, 2026 Foundation

Voices for Change Funder: ArtsWestchester Status: Open Geographic Scope: Mid-Hudson Valley region Award Details: - Award Amount: $10,000 per recipient - Number of Awards: Three (3) artists or arts…

CAXTON CLUB · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Vossler Prize Funder: Caxton Club (Illinois, US) Focus: Special recognition/award for graduate students in book arts, associated with School of the Art Institute of Chicago Geographic Scope:…

W B MUNSON FOUNDATION XXXXX5008 · Rolling / Open Foundation

W. B. Munson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: W. B. Munson Foundation Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary The W. B. Munson Foundation Grant aims to support charitable, scientific,…

Wisconsin Arts Board · Rolling / Open Foundation

WAB Creation and Presentation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Arts Board Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The WAB Creation and Presentation Grant provides…

US $1,500 - US $6,000
Wisconsin Arts Board · Rolling / Open Foundation

WAB Creative Communities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Arts Board Amount: US $1,500 - US $6,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The WAB Creative Communities Grants, offered by the…

US $1,500 - US $6,000
Wisconsin Arts Board · Rolling / Open Foundation

WAB Woodland Indian Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Arts Board Amount: US $1,500 - US $6,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The WAB Woodland Indian Arts Grant, managed by the…

COMMUNITYGIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

WACF - New London Spicer Area Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 14, 2025 Summary The WACF - New London Spicer Area Fund Grant…

Siouxland Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wakefield Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: July 09, 2025 Summary The Wakefield Community Foundation Grant aims to…

Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Walnut Hills Mini-Grant Program Overview: A community-driven grant program supporting grassroots initiatives to improve quality of life in Walnut Hills. The foundation funds passionate community…

WALTER & JESSIE FRANCISCO CHAR FND XXXXX8003 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Walter & Jessie Francisco Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Walter & Jessie Francisco Charitable Foundation Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Walter & Jessie Francisco…

WALTER AND ELISE HAAS FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Walter and Elise Haas Fund: Possibility Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Walter and Elise Haas Fund Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: June 17, 2025 Summary The Walter and Elise Haas Fund offers…

Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Walter Blackburn Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The Walter Blackburn Scholarship, established by Alpha Blackburn…

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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