Grants for Arts

Last updated August 28, 2026

There are currently 4,916 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Devasthali Family Foundation Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Southern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Advanced Arts Achievement Award	Juneau Arts & Humanities Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bravo Greater Des Moines: Public Art Grant	Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Julia Morgan Awards	The Institute of Classical	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kumulipo Showcase Travel Grants	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	GWBLCF Community Partners Grants	Greater White Bear Lake Community	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Bertha Anolic Visual Arts Israel Award Grant	Drexel Hillel	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	PNY Arts + Culture: Support for Arts-Based Community Preservation Projects	Preservation League of New York State	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) Program (KS) Grant	Kansas Department of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Marcella Dowling Oakes Art Scholarship Grant	Greater Salina Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ARTrepreneurs Scholarships	Day52 Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	VCA Education Impact Grants	Virginia Commission for the Arts	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation: Community Grants	Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	The John and Margaret Post Foundation Grant	John a and Margaret Post Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Grow, Invest, Gather (GIG) Fund Grant	Arts Midwest Incorporated	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NYSCA Support for Organizations Grant (NY)	New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Piper Trust Grants	Virginia G Piper Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Schwartz Foundation Grant	Schwartz Charitable Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Knott Foundation Grants	The Marion I & Henry J Knott	Rolling	$10K – $45K
Foundation	Perry County Community Foundation Grant	The Foundation for Enhancing Communities	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Jacarlene Foundation Grant	Jacarlene Foundation	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Victor Thomas Jacoby Award Grant	Humboldt Area Foundation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Oregon Arts Commission: Sustaining Arts Program - Group B Grant	Oregon Arts Commission	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Burmester Charitable Trust Grant	Burmester Charitable Trust Xxxxx1007	Rolling	Varies

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About 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.

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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