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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Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Yocha Dehe Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Yocha Dehe Community Fund, established by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation in…

YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

York Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: York Community Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The York Community Foundation, established in 1984, has awarded over $3 million…

FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

York County Community Foundation Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: April 17, 2025 Summary The York County Community…

LAGUNA DANCE FESTIVAL · October 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Young & Emerging Artist Scholarship Overview: The Laguna Dance Festival offers scholarships to pre-professional dance students in Southern California pursuing professional dance careers and/or…

Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Young Adults Israel Engagement Grants Does your organization have an idea, project, or event to bring Israeli arts, culture, or innovation to young adults with the goal of fostering a…

$37,000 total in national awards (First-place winners compete)
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED S · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest - 2-Dimensional Overview: Each year, more than 4,000 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary's Young American…

AIA ARIZONA The American Institute of Architects · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Young Architects Award Overview: The Young Architects Award recognizes AIA members in the early stage of their architectural career who have shown exceptional leadership in design, planning,…

CNY Arts Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Young Artist Scholarship Program Geographic Scope: Onondaga County, NY region A scholarship program for young artists. Specific details about award amounts, deadlines, and eligibility criteria were…

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE PARIS OPERA · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Young Artists Relief Fund Funder: American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet (AFPOB) Status: Emergency relief campaign launched in response to COVID-19 pandemic (September 2020). Campaign appears…

Up to US $10,000
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Young Professional Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsWave (Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary ArtsWave's Young Professionals Grant…

YoungArts (National Foundation For Advancement In The Arts Inc.) · Rolling / Open Foundation

YoungArts National Competition Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: YoungArts (National Foundation For Advancement In The Arts Inc.) Amount: US $250 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The…

The Lima Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth & The Arts Grant Geographic Scope: Lima, Ohio area Overview: Grant program supporting youth and the arts. Contact Information: - Phone: 419-221-5928 - Address: PO Box 1086, Lima, OH 45802-1086…

OPERA CAROLINA ENDOWMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Youth Academy Financial Aid/Scholarship Overview: Opera Carolina offers tuition assistance/scholarships for students enrolled in Youth Academy programming. Eligibility - Students enrolled in Youth…

EXPERIENCE LEARNING COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Overview: MOPOP's Youth Advisory Board (YAB) gives teens a voice in programming at the museum and an opportunity to help Northwest arts and culture thrive. YAB members…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Northern Ottawa County, Michigan Focus Areas: - Youth development - Education - Health & wellness -…

Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Arts Enrichment Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Youth Arts Enrichment Grant…

US $12,000
City of Seattle: Office of Arts & Culture · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Seattle: Office of Arts & Culture Amount: US $12,000 Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary The Youth Arts Grant, provided by the City of Seattle:…

Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Arts Miami (YAM) Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Amount: Up to US $160,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Youth Arts Miami Grants…

WATERTOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Council Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Watertown Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Youth Council Grant, offered by the Watertown Area Community Foundation,…

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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