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.

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SONOMA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

ADAMS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

DELAWARE VALLEY ARTS ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 & SCIENCE COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Education Grants Overview: Grant program supporting arts education initiatives and programming. Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg County (inferred) Eligible Applicants: - Educational organizations…

Maryland State Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $15,000 - US $50,000
THE MARY DUKE BIDDLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
THE MARY DUKE BIDDLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

LEXARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

Asheville Area Arts Council · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

DELAWARE VALLEY ARTS ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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:…

DELAWARE VALLEY ARTS ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 Council Of Fort Worth And Tarrant · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

ARTSNOW · April 19, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Arts Forward Project Grants – 2026 (Final Year) Overview: Arts Forward is made possible through the shared investment of local philanthropy, public partners, and individual donors countywide. As Arts…

$1,000 - $5,000
THE BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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