Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 4,970 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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 Grants for Schools: Arts Equipment for Schools Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: August 26, 2025 Summary The Northwest Minnesota Arts…
Arts Idaho Entry Track Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Commission on the Arts Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Arts Idaho Entry Track Grant, offered by the Idaho Commission on the Arts,…
Arts Idaho- Public Programs in the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Commission on the Arts Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Arts Idaho Public Programs grant supports established arts…
Arts Impact Endowment (AIE) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Francisco Arts Commission Amount: US $50,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Arts Impact Endowment (AIE) by the…
Arts Impact Grants for Organizations (AIGO) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Creative Sonoma Amount: US $4,000 Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary Arts Impact Grants for Organizations (AIGO) support Sonoma…
Arts in Academics Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rhode Island Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Arts in Academics Grant, endowed by Karel…
Arts In Action Arts Education Grant Overview: Supports teaching artists and non-profit organizations with an arts education focus to develop arts education projects, classes, and workshops.…
Arts in Alternative Education Community Partnership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oklahoma Arts Council Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Arts in Alternative…
Rolling deadline. For arts education in alternative education settings.
Arts in Arkansas Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Arts in Arkansas Fund, managed by the Arkansas…
Arts in California Parks Geographic Scope: California statewide Program Description: A grants program supporting arts initiatives in California parks. Specific details about focus areas, eligibility,…
Arts in Corrections: Arts Programming for Coordinating Organizations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Arts Council Amount: Up to US $110,000 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The Arts in…
Arts in Education (AiE) Grants Funder: Maryland State Arts Council (administered by Carroll County Arts Council) Geographic Scope: Carroll County, Maryland (public schools) Purpose: Support bringing…
Arts in Education Collaboration Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Dakota Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Arts in Education Collaboration Grant…
Arts in Education Grant Arts in Education grants provide funds to Teaching Artists on the MSAC Teaching Artist Roster to support educational engagements at Maryland-based nonprofit organizations,…
Arts in Education Grants Geographic Scope: Frederick County, Maryland Purpose: Support arts education programming in Frederick County schools and educational settings. Contact Information: Frederick…
Arts in Neighborhoods Community Event Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund For The Arts Inc Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The Arts in Neighborhoods Community Event…
Arts in Parks Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Seattle: Office of Arts & Culture Amount: US $2,000 - US $8,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Arts in Parks program, initiated by…
Arts in Rural Places Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: US $500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Arts in Rural Places Grant, offered by South Arts, aims to…
Arts in Schools Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Tempe Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: July 09, 2025 Summary The Arts in Schools Grants provided by the City of Tempe support Visual and…
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.