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.
Overview GRANTS and SERVICES TO PROMOTE EQUITY IN THE ARTS LexArts seeks partnerships with new and diverse artists and organizations. Funding is available for projects that engage diverse artists and…
Arts for All Partnership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Arts for All Partnership Grant,…
Arts for Schools Grant Geographic Scope: Buncombe County school students Focus: Providing arts-based programs for Buncombe County school students. Contact: ArtsAVL, P.O. Box 507, Asheville, NC 28802…
Arts for Sullivan Community Arts Grant Administrator: Delaware Valley Arts Alliance Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) - Statewide Community Regrants Program Geographic Scope:…
Arts for Sullivan Individual Artist Fellowships Administrator: Delaware Valley Arts Alliance Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) - Statewide Community Regrants Program Geographic…
Arts Fort Worth CORE PLUS Outreach Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Council Of Fort Worth And Tarrant Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: June 16, 2025 Summary Arts Fort Worth CORE PLUS Outreach…
Arts Fund (AF) Status: Applications are now closed. Overview: Arts Fund (AF) develops Bronx artists and small arts organizations through its support of high-quality arts projects that engage Bronx…
Arts Fund for East Tennessee Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Tennessee Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Arts Fund for East Tennessee…
Arts Fund for Region One- Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Arts Fund for Region…
Arts Fund for Region One: Individual Scholarships (Susan Fillman Memorial Scholarship For The Arts) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $500…
Arts Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Australian Association Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Arts Fund Grants provide vital support for emerging artists from…
Arts Fund of Kalamazoo County: Artist Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The Arts Fund of Kalamazoo…
Arts Fund of Kalamazoo County: Arts Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo Amount: Up to US $5,500 Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary The Arts Fund of Kalamazoo…
Arts Fund: Specialty Field Scholarships - AFNGA AusArt Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Australian Association Amount: US $30,000 Last Updated: December 21, 2025 Summary The AFNGA…
Overview Specialty Field Scholarships The Arts Fund supports emerging or early career artists pursuing or planning to pursue artistic development in the Australia to USA and USA to Australia…
Overview Specialty Field Scholarships The Arts Fund supports emerging or early career artists pursuing or planning to pursue artistic development in the Australia to USA and USA to Australia…
Arts Fund: Specialty Field Scholarships - Music: APRA AMCOS Global Professional Development Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Australian Association Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated:…
Arts Grants Geographic Scope: Tigard-Tualatin School District (TTSD), Oregon - all 15 district schools Overview: Grants to fund visual and performance art programs across elementary, middle, and high…
Arts Grants for Queens Overview Arts Grants for Queens is an annual community arts grant program supporting organizations in Queens, NY. Funding Source This program is supported by the New York State…
Arts Grants for Schools: Artist Residency in Schools Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Northwest Minnesota Arts…
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.