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.
ArtsFunds Grants - Project Support Overview: Provides annual grants to support arts-based projects or programs that enhance community life through creativity and collaboration. Geographic Scope: Oak…
ArtsKC Inspiration Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsKC Regional Arts Council Amount: US $3,500 Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary The ArtsKC Inspiration Grant supports individual artists and…
ArtsKC Mission Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsKC Regional Arts Council Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The ArtsKC Mission Support Grant is designed to support…
ArtsMemphis Operating Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsMemphis Last Updated: April 24, 2025 Summary ArtsMemphis Operating Support Grant provides essential unrestricted funding to…
ArtsNOW Schools Advancement Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The ArtsNOW Schools Advancement Grants aim to enhance educational…
ArtSpace 2026 Member Exhibition Applications Overview: Monmouth Arts invites its members to propose an exhibition in the organization's event space and gallery at 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank, NJ.…
ArtSpot Call for Entries Funder: Downtown Ventures (nonprofit arm of Downtown Partnership) Geographic Scope: Colorado residents eligible Focus Areas: Visual art for public display in downtown…
Overview Dominion Energy ArtStars Awards Funding for Virginia programs that support the arts We celebrate the contributions of arts organizations through their collaboration with schools and…
ArtsWA CARES Act Relief Grants Funder: ArtsWA (via National Endowment for the Arts) Overview: Rapid-response funding provided to non-profit and fiscally sponsored arts groups and organizations facing…
ArtsWA: Art Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Arts Commission Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The ArtsWA Art Project Grant supports…
ArtsWave Circle Grants Overview: A vital initiative strengthening the capacity and sustainability of arts organizations led by, or predominantly serving, Black Cincinnatians. Provides targeted…
ArtsWave Inspire Artist Grants Overview: Substantial support for both emerging and established artists for projects that authentically reflect the lived Black and Brown experience. The program…
ArtsWave Pride Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsWave (Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts) Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: October 03, 2024 Summary The ArtsWave Pride Grant Program aims…
ArtsWave Pride Grants Overview: Grants supporting innovative programs that celebrate LGBTQIA+ voices and community in the arts. These grants fund creative projects that engage LGBTQIA+ audiences and…
ArtsWave Young Professionals (YP) Grants Overview: Grants supporting innovative projects that transform how the next generation experiences Greater Cincinnati's cultural scene. These grants are…
ArtsWave’s Circle Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsWave (Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 27, 2025 Summary ArtsWave’s Circle Grants aim to promote…
ArtsZone Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsMemphis Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The ArtsZone Grants, administered by ARTSmemphis in partnership with AutoZone, support local arts organizations…
ASC Artist Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts & Science Council Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The ASC Artist Support Grants program supports emerging and…
ASC: Creative Renewal Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts & Science Council Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The ASC: Creative Renewal Fellowship offers…
Overview Cultural Organization Support Grants The Cultural Organization Support Grant program is an opportunity for nonprofit cultural organizations to invest in their team so they can deliver on…
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.