ASTR Selma Jeanne Cohen Conference Presentation Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society for Theatre Research Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The ASTR Selma…
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.
ASTR Targeted Research Area Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society for Theatre Research Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The ASTR Targeted Research Area Grant…
ASTR Theater and Performance Art Studies Research Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society for Theatre Research Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The ASTR…
Atherton Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Atherton Family Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Atherton Family Foundation Grants support charitable activities in…
AthFest Educates Grants Program Funder: AthFest Educates, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Geographic Scope: Athens-Clarke County, Georgia; serves K-12 youth who attend Clarke County School…
Atlantic Lottery Sponsorship Program- Community Festivals & Events Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Atlantic Lottery Amount: More than US $2,500 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Atlantic…
Atmore Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Alabama Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Atmore Community Foundation Grant…
ATS Film, TV and New Media Fund Overview: Fund managed by The American Turkish Society to support film, television, and new media projects. Focus Areas: - Film - Television - New Media Geographic…
Atwood Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Atwood Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Atwood Foundation Grant, established in 1962, supports Anchorage's youth and community…
Audience Access (AUD) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Audience Access (AUD) Grant…
Audrey Hillman Fisher Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Audrey Hillman Fisher Foundation…
Augusta City Arts Grants- Combined General Operating & Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The…
Aurand Harris Grants & Fellowships Status: ACTIVE Funder: Children's Theatre Foundation of America (CTFA) Amount: US $2,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Aurand Harris…
Austin Live Music Venue Preservation Fund Geographic Scope: City of Austin City Council Districts only Focus Areas: COVID-19 relief for live music venues Eligibility: - Located in a City of Austin…
Autzen Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Autzen Foundation Last Updated: February 14, 2025 Summary The Autzen Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations improving Oregon through social…
AVID: Orange County Centennial Scholarship Fund (Art Awards) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scholarship America Inc Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The AVID:…
Awesome Foundation - Local Chapter Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Awesome Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Awesome Foundation offers Local Chapter Grants of…
Overview Bertha Foundation Bertha Foundation fights for a more just world. We support activists, storytellers, and lawyers who are working to bring about social and economic justice and human rights…
AXS Film Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: AXS Lab Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The AXS Film Fund, backed by the Bertha Foundation, provides vital grants of up to…
AZ Arts Festival Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Commission on the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The AZ Arts Festival Grant, provided by the Arizona…
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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