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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
Varies (2023 cycle: $65,000 total distributed)
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

US $10,000 - US $100,000
Womens Impact Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Harvard Public Library Trust Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF STATE ARTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Edwin and Jeanne Woods Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

GREATER WORCESTER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Worcester Neighborhood Arts and Creativity Grant Funder: Greater Worcester Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Worcester neighborhoods Focus Areas: Arts, culture, creativity, neighborhood…

Alaska State Council on the Arts · June 1, 2026 State

Support unique, arts-related activities of limited duration that offer Alaskans the opportunity to participate in an arts activity not regularly available in their community. Multiple annual…

World Arts West · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Worthington Family Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Worthington Family Foundation Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Worthington Family Foundation Grant Program supports…

LARK THEATRE COMPANY INC · August 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

Idaho Commission on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $5,000 - US $25,000
Wood River Women's Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

WASHINGTON TRUST CO CHARITABLE FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

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)…

West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE WEST VIRGINIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _Note: The West Virginia Humanities Council is sorry to report that, due to federally mandated cuts to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), our statewide grantmaking is suspended…

WYOMING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

WYCF General Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wyoming Community Foundation Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) offers grants to nonprofit organizations in…

US $5,000 - US $20,000
THE WYCKOFF FAMILY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wyckoff Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wyckoff Family Foundation Inc. Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Wyckoff Family Foundation Grant supports…

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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