Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 4,970 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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 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 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…
Arts Education Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Sonoma County Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Arts Education Grant Program, managed by Community Foundation Sonoma…
Arts Education Grants Overview: Grant program supporting arts education initiatives and programming. Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg County (inferred) Eligible Applicants: - Educational organizations…
Arts Education Grants Administrator: Delaware Valley Arts Alliance Geographic Scope: Sullivan County, NY Eligibility: Artists, writers, and arts/cultural non-profits active in Sullivan County Focus…
Arts Education Grants Overview: The Adams County Arts Council is establishing Arts Education Grants to foster future artists and support the continuation of arts education in Adams County. These…
Arts Education in Maryland Schools (AEMS) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Department of Education Amount: Up to US $237,458 Last Updated: May 25, 2025 Summary The Arts Education in…
Arts Education Programming (School Partnerships) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Penn Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Arts Education Programming aims to provide…
Arts Education School Partnership Programs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Penn Foundation Last Updated: December 14, 2025 Summary The William Penn Foundation's Arts Education School Partnership…
Arts Education: Multiyear Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation offers grants…
Arts Education: One-year Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary Overview Arts Education Participating in the…
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.
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.
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.