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.

5,129 grants
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AMERICAN AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Council of Greater Kalamazoo · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Council of Greater Kalamazoo · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

$1,000 - $4,000
THE FOUNDATION FOR TIGARD TUALATIN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

FLUSHING COUNCIL ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Idaho Commission on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

Idaho Commission on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $50,000 - US $100,000
San Francisco Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Creative Sonoma · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $500 - US $1,000
THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

BALTIMORE OFFICE OF PROMOTION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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.…

ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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