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…
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.
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…
Asian Women Giving Circle Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ms. Foundation For Women Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Asian Women Giving Circle Grants support projects…
Aslan Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Aslan Foundation Last Updated: June 17, 2025 Summary The Aslan Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Knoxville area, focusing…
Overview Background Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiative responds to the growing number of cities around the world embracing art as an effective and relatively low-cost strategy to…
Assembly Cohort Program: Maps to Manifest Overview: Founded in 2016, Assembly offers system-impacted young people aged 18-26 an inroad to art and connections to working artists, while serving as an…
Assembly Fellowship Program Overview: Launched in 2020, the Assembly Fellowship program serves as a window to deeper engagement with Recess and expanded creative fields, while strengthening…
Assembly Peer Leadership Program Overview: Peer Leadership is a paid program from January through August that offers opportunities for young people ages 18-26 to build upon their artmaking,…
Astle-Alpaugh Family Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Astle-Alpaugh Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $12,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2025 Summary The Astle-Alpaugh Family…
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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