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.
ASC: Culture Blocks Grant Program for Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts & Science Council Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The ASC: Culture Blocks Grant Program…
Overview What We Do ASC believes investing directly in creative individuals makes the charlotte-mecklenburg cultural community more sustainable. The emerging creator fellowship provides resources to…
ASCA: Artists in Schools Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The ASCA: Artists in Schools Grants aim to enhance…
ASCA: Community Arts Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The ASCA: Community Arts Development Grants…
ASCA: Cultural Collaborations Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Alaska State Council on the Arts…
ASCA: Harper Arts Touring Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The ASCA: Harper Arts Touring Fund, managed by the Alaska State…
ASCA: Helen Walker Performing Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The Helen Walker Performing Arts…
ASCA: Workshop Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Amount: US $500 - US $1,500 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The ASCA Workshop Grants provide funding for unique…
ASCA: Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: April 26, 2025 Summary The Alaska State Council on the Arts…
ASCF 2025 Local Grants Program Overview: The Arctic Slope Community Foundation (ASCF) provides annual grant funding to improve quality of life in Arctic Slope communities. Geographic Scope: 8 Arctic…
ASF Capital Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Savings Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The American Savings Foundation provides capital grants to support…
ASF Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Savings Foundation Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The American Savings Foundation offers ASF Program Grants to support programs enhancing…
Asheville Event Support Grant Geographic Scope: Permitted nonprofits events within Asheville's streets, parks, and outdoor public spaces Eligible Applicants: Permitted nonprofit organizations Focus:…
Asheville Event Support Grant Mini Grant Geographic Scope: Permitted nonprofits events within Asheville's streets, parks, and outdoor public spaces Eligible Applicants: Permitted nonprofit…
Ashley Bryan Arts and Humanities Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Education Association Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Ashley Bryan…
Ashwaubenon Education Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Ashwaubenon Education…
Asian Cultural Council: Graduate Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Asian Cultural Council Inc Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The Asian Cultural Council's Graduate…
Asian Cultural Council: Individual Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Asian Cultural Council Inc Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Asian Cultural Council's Individual Fellowship…
Asian Cultural Council: New York Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Asian Cultural Council Inc Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Asian Cultural Council's New York Fellowship offers a…
Asian Cultural Council: Organization Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Asian Cultural Council Inc Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Asian Cultural Council (ACC) offers…
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.