Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids Minority Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Arts…
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.
Arts Council of Rockland - Artist's Support Fund Geographic Scope: Rockland County, New York Focus Areas: Individual artist support, artistic development, creative endeavors Program Description: The…
Program to advance the creative economy of Texas by investing in the operations of arts organizations. Supports organizational sustainability and operations for nonprofits engaged in arts and…
Arts Curricular Innovation Grants -- Arts Teacher Institutes Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Department of Education Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Arts Curricular Innovation…
Grant program supporting arts curricular innovation in South Carolina Title I schools. All South Carolina Title I schools, as identified by the SCDE, are eligible to apply. See the Request for…
Grant program supporting arts curricular innovation in South Carolina public schools and school districts. All South Carolina K-12 public schools and school districts are eligible to apply for only…
Grant program to support arts enhancement in schools. Eligible applicants are all South Carolina Title I schools as identified by SCDE. See Request for Proposals for detailed eligibility information.
Grant program to support distinguished arts programs in schools. Eligible applicants are all South Carolina K-12 public schools and school districts. Schools/districts may apply for only one grant…
Arts Curricular Innovation Grants (ACIG)--Distinguished Arts Program (DAP) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Department of Education Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026…
Arts dollars Grant Program - K-12 Arts Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad City Arts Inc. Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Arts dollars Grant Program is…
Arts DuPage Seed Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: DuPage Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary Arts DuPage Seed Grants, offered by the DuPage Foundation, support emerging…
Arts DuPage Grants Overview: Comprehensive support for the arts in DuPage County, enabling arts organizations to thrive and strengthen the local creative sector. Geographic Scope: DuPage County,…
Arts DuPage Sustain Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: DuPage Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The Arts DuPage Sustain Grants, offered by the DuPage Foundation,…
Overview Background Over the past two years, Prebys Foundation has invested in the arts ecosystem to strengthen organizational capacity, reach new audiences, and deliver engaging programs that foster…
Arts Education and Public Engagement Grants (For organizations or projects with budgets up to $50,000) Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Onion Foundation Amount: Up to US $22,500 Last Updated: December 30,…
Arts Education Awards Overview: A distinguished annual event held by Monmouth Arts to honor and acknowledge the power of arts education in Monmouth County. The event recognizes outstanding educators,…
Arts Education Community Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Arts Commission Amount: More than US $20,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Arts Education Community Impact Grant,…
Arts Education Enrichment Grant Funder: Arts Council for Long Beach, with support from Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe (Fourth District) and the Ruth and Joseph C. Reed Foundation for the…
Arts Education for Systems Change in Fairfield County Funder: Fairfield County's Community Foundation Status: One-time grant opportunity announced March 26, 2026 Geographic Scope: Fairfield County,…
Arts Education Grant Funder: Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Tompkins County, NY Contact: Community Arts Partnership, 110 N. Tioga Street (Tompkins Center…
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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