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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ALASKA CHILDREN'S TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Cultural Activities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska Children's Trust Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Youth Cultural Activities Grant, offered by the…

EPISCOPAL CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Education and Development Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Episcopal Charities Of The Diocese Of New York Last Updated: March 31, 2025 Summary The Youth Education and Development Grant…

Door County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth in Theatre Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Door County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Youth in Theatre Grants aim to financially support…

Youth Leadership Institute · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Youth Leadership Institute Youth Fund Overview: The yli Youth Fund awards $5,000 each to youth-led projects across multiple California locations. Geographic Scope: - Long Beach - Merced - San…

BROADWAY SACRAMENTO FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Youth Musical Theatre Workshop Scholarship Program Type: Scholarship for youth educational program Focus: Provides financial assistance to students participating in the Youth Musical Theatre Workshop…

DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Philanthropy Board Grant– Sussex County Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant in Sussex County aims to…

HARRISON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Philanthropy Council Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harrison County Community Foundation Support Organ Inc. Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Summary The Youth Philanthropy…

HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Philanthropy Council Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hutchinson Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Youth Philanthropy Council Grants program…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Philanthropy Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Amount: US $500 - US $1,500 Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Youth Philanthropy Grant…

ANAHEIM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

Youth Program Scholarship Grants Overview: The Foundation provides youth scholarships to low-income Anaheim families to participate in recreational opportunities offered through the City of Anaheim's…

Full scholarship
ADAMS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Youth Scholarship Overview: Full scholarships are available to children from low-income families of Adams County. Geographic Scope: Adams County, PA Eligibility: - Children from low-income families -…

CAMDEN EDUCATION FUND INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Youth-Serving Organization (YSO) Competitive Grant Program Overview: Provides operational and program funding to Camden-led nonprofit organizations serving youth aged 3-18. Award Amounts: - $40,000…

HANCOCK COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Youtheatre College Scholarship Organization: Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA) Mission: To recognize students involved in the Youtheatre program as they graduate and move into a higher…

US $15,000
Mass Cultural Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

YouthReach Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mass Cultural Council Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary Overview Creative youth development (CYD) is an intentional practice that…

DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Zachary Fujisaki Mar Passion Memorial Scholarship Organization: Diamond Head Theatre, Honolulu, Hawaii Program Background: Established by the parents of Zachary Fujisaki Mar, a 2006-2008 Musical…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Zachary Moore Music Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Zachary Moore Music…

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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