Grants for Arts

Last updated August 28, 2026

There are currently 4,916 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	City of Carlsbad Community Arts Grants: For Arts Organizations	City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Division	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Louisiana's World Makers Awards	Foundation for Louisiana	Rolling	$5K – $320K
Foundation	CEF Mini-Grant	Centennial Education Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hudson Community Foundation- Community Grants	Hudson Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Richard Hamilton Acquisition Prize	Ifpda Foundation Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	ECRAC: Small Art Project Grant For Organizations	East Central Regional Arts Council	Rolling	$600 – $5K
Foundation	National PTA Program Grants 2025-2026	National Congress of Parents & Teachers	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Uncommon Artist Residency Grant	Teton Art Lab	Rolling	$400
Foundation	Marion Family Foundation Grants	The Dennis and Barbara Marion Family	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Native Performing Arts Fellowship (NPA) Fellowship Grant	First Peoples Fund	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Capacity-Building & Education Grants Category C-I	Cultural Council of Palm Beach	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Investors Foundation Grant	Investors Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF)	Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kellogg Youth Endowment Fund Grant	Keweenaw Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Arts Fund Grants	American Australian Association	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Community Partnership Grants: Jazz & Heritage In-School Education Programs in Music, Arts, and Cultural Traditions	New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Illuminate the Arts Grant: Individual Artists	Creative Philadelphia (City of Philadelphia - Office of the Mayor)	Rolling	$2K – $2K
Foundation	First Horizon Foundation Grants (North Carolina and South Carolina)	First Horizon Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FX Storytelling Legacy Scholarship Grant	United Negro College Fund Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Beneficial State Foundation Sponsorships Grant	Beneficial State Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Nancy A. Berkhouse Classical Art Scholarship Grant	East Texas Communities Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Minster Community Fund	The Troy Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Allied Arts: Educational Outreach - Winter Cycle Grant	Allied Arts of Oklahoma Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Punxsutawney Area Discretionary Grants	Bridge Builders Community Foundations	Rolling	Varies

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About 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.

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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