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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DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP)…

MICHIGAN HUMANITIES COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts and Humanities Touring Program Funder: Michigan Humanities Council Description: Awards reimbursement grants to help support the fees and expenses of touring performers, artists, exhibitors, and…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
CA Arts Council · May 12, 2026 State

Arts and Youth The Arts and Youth program expands meaningful arts participation and learning in diverse settings and contexts for infants, children, and youth ages 0-25 by prioritizing programs that…

ARTSMEMPHIS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsMemphis Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant, in collaboration with the Tennessee Arts…

Up to $5,000 per organization
ARTSMEMPHIS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: West Tennessee (Lauderdale, Fayette, Shelby, and Tipton counties) Overview: Arts Build Communities is a partnership between…

ARTSBUILD · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grants Overview: The Arts Build Communities grants program is funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission and administered locally by ArtsBuild for Hamilton County. Purpose:…

Varies by year ($18,460 in FY26, $21,650 in FY25, $15,461 in FY24)
JACKSON ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Build Communities Grant Overview: The Jackson Arts Council facilitates the distribution of Arts Build Communities grants through the Tennessee Arts Commission for arts projects in the Southwest…

Oregon Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Build Communities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Arts Commission Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Arts Build Communities Grants, offered by the Oregon Arts…

ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Build Communities Grants Status: OPEN Geographic Scope: Nine East Tennessee counties: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, and Sevier Focus Areas: - Projects that…

Asheville Area Arts Council · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Build Community Grant Focus: Supporting arts-based community projects for underserved communities. Contact: ArtsAVL, P.O. Box 507, Asheville, NC 28802 | 828.222.0436 | hello@artsavl.org

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Build Community: Incubation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Arts Build Community:…

Arts Business Collaborative · May 12, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Arts Business Resource Fund Overview: The Resource Fund provides critical funding to small businesses and nonprofits to support capacity building initiatives. Funding is primarily awarded in…

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LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Center Residency Program Overview: Residency program at LMCC's Arts Center supporting various artistic disciplines and community engagement. Program Components: - Teaching artist residencies -…

Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts Community Development Grants (The Endowment) Program Overview: The Arts Council of Wilmington & NHC, in partnership with The Endowment, distributes grants to nonprofit arts organizations in New…

PUBLIC CORP FOR THE ARTS OF THE CITY OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Council for Long Beach: Project Microgrants Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Public Corp For The Arts Of The City Of Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: August 05, 2025 Summary The Arts Council…

ARTS COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Community Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Council Of Anne Arundel County Inc Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Arts Council…

ARTS COUNCIL OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Council Of Anne Arundel County Inc Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary The Arts Council of Anne…

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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