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.

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Costume Society of America · Rolling / Open Foundation

Western Region- Jack Handford Summer Internship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Costume Society of America Amount: Approximately US $3,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary Overview Note: The…

WESTFIELD SERVICE LEAGUE INC · January 26, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Westfield Service League Grant Program Overview: The Westfield Service League (WSL) offers annual grants to non-profit organizations serving the Westfield and Union County communities. The…

Wichita Falls Area Community · Rolling / Open Foundation

WFACF Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation Last Updated: September 13, 2025 Summary The Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation offers the WFACF Grant Cycle to…

NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INC · April 14, 2026 Foundation

WFF Housing Stability Grant for Artists Geographic Scope: NYC Resident Age Requirement: 21+ Grant Type: Housing/Stability Grant Eligible Disciplines: - Painting - Photography -…

RUTH ANDERSON WHEELER & HENRY O WHEELER CHARI · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wheeler Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ruth Anderson Wheeler and Henry O. Wheeler Charitable Trust Last Updated: May 23, 2025 Summary The Wheeler Charitable Trust Grant, established by…

THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wherewithal Project & Presentation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $7,500 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Wherewithal Project &…

THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wherewithal Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Wherewithal Research Grant, funded by the…

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NORTHWEST CENTRAL INDIANA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

WHIN Walls Purpose: Public art initiative to support the WHIN region. Geographic Scope: 10 counties in north-central Indiana (Pulaski, White, Cass, Benton, Carroll, Tippecanoe, Warren, Fountain,…

Mr and Mrs Lyndon C Whitaker Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Whitaker Foundation - Arts & Parks Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mr and Mrs Lyndon C Whitaker Charitable Foundation Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Whitaker Foundation, established in…

The White Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The White Family Foundation is requesting a Letter of Inquiry as a preliminary step to determine if there is an interest in program, project or service. The LOI should be a succinct…

THE CONNIE BURWELL WHITE AND WILLIAM · Rolling / Open Foundation

White Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connie Burwell and William W. White Foundation Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Connie Burwell and William W. White Foundation focuses on…

WHITMORE CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Whitmore Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Whitmore Charitable Trust Amount: US $3,500 Last Updated: July 01, 2025 Summary The Whitmore Charitable Trust, established by Eugenie Whitmore,…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
CLAUDE R & ETHEL B WHITTENBERGER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Whittenberger Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Claude R. & Ethel B. Whittenberger Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 05, 2025 Summary The Whittenberger Foundation…

WOMEN IN FILM & VIDEO INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

WIFV Narrative Short Film Finishing Grant Funder: Women in Film & Video DC Geographic Scope: Washington DC area (local organization) Focus Areas: Narrative short film completion/finishing Contact…

Wild Wonder Foundation · January 29, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Wild Wonder Project Micro Grant Funder: Wild Wonder Foundation (CA, US) Website: wildwonder.org Status: Applications open January 1, 2027 for 2027 grants Program Overview The Wild Wonder Foundation…

Windhorse Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wildhorse Foundation: Regular Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Windhorse Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Wildhorse Foundation offers grants to…

THE WILHELM FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Mission Our mission is to help expand artists’ access to resources by supporting organizations working to make creative expression, experimentation, public programming, and discourse…

GARRETT COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

William (Bill) Hentosh Artist Scholarship Funder: Garrett County Arts Council Inc (Maryland) Overview: An annual scholarship established by GCAC Board Member and local photographer William "Bill"…

MONTANA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

William B. Pratt Endowment Fund- Media Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The William B. Pratt Endowment…

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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