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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City of Dallas · Rolling / Open Foundation

ArtsActivate Program - Group A Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Dallas Amount: Up to US $12,000 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The ArtsActivate Program - Group A seeks to enrich the…

City of Dallas · Rolling / Open Foundation

ArtsActivate Program - Group B & C Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Dallas Amount: Up to US $14,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The ArtsActivate Program, initiated by the City of…

City of Dallas · Rolling / Open Foundation

ArtsActivate Program - Group D Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Dallas Amount: Up to US $16,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The ArtsActivate Program, initiated by the City of Dallas,…

City of Dallas · Rolling / Open Foundation

ArtsActivate Program - Individual Artists Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Dallas Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The ArtsActivate Program aims to enhance community…

$130,000 total ($5,000 per artist average)
ARTSMEMPHIS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

ARTSassist Status: Active (relaunched after hiatus) Geographic Scope: Shelby County, Tennessee Overview: ARTSassist is the only unrestricted grant program of its kind in Shelby County, providing…

Varies by organization (FY25-29 awards ranged from $32,579.10 to $154,626.90 annually, plus utilities/lease)
ARTS IN STARK · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

ArtsBuild Grants Program Type: Unrestricted operating support for cultural institutions Geographic Scope: Stark County, Ohio Funder: ArtsinStark, Stark County's Arts Council Overview: ArtsBuild…

MID ATLANTIC ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The last day to submit to Projects in Development listing is the 'pre proposal' deadline above. The Final Application Deadline is the 'full proposal' deadline above._ ArtsCONNECT…

Up to US $10,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ST JOSEPH COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

ArtsEverywhere Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The ArtsEverywhere Grants, funded by the Community…

ARTSMEMPHIS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview What is ArtsFirst? Art lifts our spirits and expands our horizons. Because art plays a vital role in a healthy community, expressing the diversity within our common humanity, the First…

$1,000 minimum for first-time applicants; amount determined through community review process
OAK PARK AREA ARTS COUNCIL · February 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

ArtsFunds Grants - General Operating Support Overview: Provides annual grants to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations for general operating expenses to strengthen organizational capacity and…

$1,000 minimum for first-time applicants; amount determined through community review process
OAK PARK AREA ARTS COUNCIL · February 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

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…

$2,500 - $7,500
ARTS IN STARK · May 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

ArtsImpact Grants Program Type: Project-based funding for collaborative arts initiatives Geographic Scope: Stark County, Ohio Funder: ArtsinStark, Stark County's Arts Council Overview: ArtsImpact…

ArtsKC Regional Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Regional Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

ArtsMemphis Operating Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsMemphis Last Updated: April 24, 2025 Summary ArtsMemphis Operating Support Grant provides essential unrestricted funding to…

South Carolina Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

MONMOUTH COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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.…

Colorado Springs Community Ventures Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

DOMINION ENERGY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

$3,500 - $5,000
NEWARK ARTS COUNCIL · April 13, 2026 · Annual Foundation

ArtStart Grants Funder: Newark Arts Council Geographic Scope: Newark, New Jersey (neighborhoods outside downtown Newark) Contact: info@newarkarts.org, 973.643.1625 Program Overview Since 2001,…

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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