Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 4,970 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and 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.
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…
Austrian-American Partnership Fund (AAPF) This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for…
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…
Overview _PLEASE READ: Thank you for your interest in applying for a grant. Grants are currently suspended until a determination is made regarding the availability of federal funds. We appreciate…
B Free Awards Overview: The 12th Annual B Free Awards is BRIC's celebration of excellence in media artistry for content creators on Brooklyn Free Speech TV and Podcast Network. This prestigious…
B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation Grant: Above $5,000 Status: ACTIVE Funder: B A And Esther Greenheck Foundation Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The B.A. & Esther…
B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation Grant: Under $5,000 Status: ACTIVE Funder: B A And Esther Greenheck Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The B.A. & Esther…
Baade Charitable Purposes Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Eric A. Baade and Mary C. Baade Charitable Purposes Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Eric A.…
Back to Better: $3,000 Resilience Grants for Artists & Creative Businesses: PA Arts & Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: Centre County Community Foundation Inc. Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: September…
Back to Better: Creative Resilience Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Centre County Community Foundation Inc. Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Back to Better: Creative…
Bader Philanthropies: The Art's Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bader Philanthropies Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary Bader Philanthropies' Arts Grant aims to enhance access to the arts in…
Burbank Arts & Education Foundation Grant Program Geographic Scope: Burbank Unified School District (BUSD), Burbank, California Focus Areas: - Arts education (visual arts, performing arts, music,…
Baide Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary Overview Montana State University was founded February 16, 1893, as one of the…
Bainbridge Community Foundation: Community Grants Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bainbridge Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $14,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Bainbridge…
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.