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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PARKS CALIFORNIA · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

Up to $250 per school
CARROLL COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

North Dakota Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE FREDERICK ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts in Education Grants Geographic Scope: Frederick County, Maryland Purpose: Support arts education programming in Frederick County schools and educational settings. Contact Information: Frederick…

FUND FOR THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $2,000 - US $8,000
City of Seattle: Office of Arts & Culture · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $500 - US $3,000
SOUTH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to US $1,000
City of Tempe · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $500 - US $5,000
LEXARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

New Mexico Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Redline · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

US $5,000 - US $35,000
Redline · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Paid internship + Adobe CC Membership for 2 years
EXPLORING THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Paid internship (amount not specified)
EXPLORING THE ARTS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

US $300 - US $2,000
YOUNG AUDIENCES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

ASSEMBLY FOR THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

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:…

Nevada Arts Council (NAC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Oregon Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

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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