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.
Arts in Schools Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lexarts Inc Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Arts in Schools Impact Grants, launched by LexArts, aim to…
Arts in Social Service Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Mexico Arts Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Arts in Social Service Grants from New Mexico Arts supports…
Arts in Society Colorado Artist Grant Administrator: RedLine Contemporary Art Center Funder: Funded through a cohort of Colorado foundations and government agencies Geographic Scope: Colorado…
Arts in Society Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: RedLine Contemporary Art Center Amount: US $5,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: June 30, 2025 Summary The Arts in Society Grant, administered by RedLine…
Arts Industry Operating Support ( previously Operating Support for Small Organizations (OSS) Grants ) Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $45,000 Last Updated:…
Arts Internship Program LA Program Mission: Provides students who face structural barriers with paid work experiences and mentorship opportunities in the arts that empower self-identity and help…
Arts Internship Program NY Program Mission: Provides students who face structural barriers with paid work experiences and mentorship opportunities in the arts that empower self-identity and help…
Arts Lab Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Young Audiences Inc Amount: US $300 - US $2,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Arts Lab Residency Grant by Young Audiences Inc provides a…
Arts Leadership Residency Geographic Scope: Cleveland area (Ohio) Contact: - Assembly for the Arts - 6539 Euclid Ave, Suite 110 - Cleveland, OH 44103 - Phone: 216-575-0331 - Email:…
Arts Learning Express Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: June 25, 2025 Summary The Arts Learning Express Grant (ALX) from the Nevada Arts…
Arts Learning Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Arts Commission Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Arts Learning Grants program, offered by the Oregon Arts Commission,…
Arts Learning Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Arts Learning Project Grant, administered by the Nevada…
Arts Learning: In Schools & In Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Mexico Arts Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Arts Learning in Schools and In Community grant by…
Arts Legacy Grants - Regular Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Amount: US $3,000 - US $1,000 Last Updated: August 26, 2025 Summary The Arts Legacy Grants - Regular program,…
Arts Link Grant Program - Community Grants Overview: The Putnam Arts Council's Arts Link Community Grant Program provides funding for art projects in Putnam County, NY. This grant opportunity is…
Arts Match Program Overview: Grants for non-profit arts projects that spark high-impact, innovative work anchoring Waco's Cultural Plan. Geographic Scope: Waco, Texas Eligibility: Non-profit arts…
Arts Mentorship Program Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Region Arts Council Amount: US $700 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary Overview Lake Region Arts Council Since its inception…
Arts Midwest GIG Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Midwest Amount: US $2,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Arts Midwest GIG Fund offers grants ranging from $2,000 to…
Arts Miles Directory Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Arts Miles Directory Grant connects schools in Kentucky with artistic experiences…
Arts Opportunity Mini-Grants Funder: Carroll County Arts Council Inc Geographic Scope: Carroll County, Maryland Purpose: Provide financial support to non-profit organizations or individual artists…
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.