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.
Overview Barney & Barney Foundation Grants Mission Statement The Barney & Barney Foundation is committed to giving back – serving those in need, supporting our youth, advancing the arts, standing…
Barnitz Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Barnitz Fund Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The Barnitz Fund Grant provides financial support for religious and charitable purposes in Middletown, Ohio,…
Barr Foundation: Arts & Creativity Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Barr Foundation Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary Overview Arts and Creativity Program The arts are essential for just,…
Barrier-Free Arts SC Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Barrier-Free Arts SC Grants aim to empower arts…
Bartol Arts Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Amount: US $7,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary Overview Note: To be considered for an Arts Education grant,…
Bascom Little Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bascom Little Fund Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Bascom Little Fund Grant supports Northeast Ohio composers by funding the performance and…
Basic Operating Grants (BOGs) Funder: High Point Arts Council (HPAC) Geographic Scope: Greater High Point area, NC Overview: Designed to support arts and design nonprofit organizations in the greater…
Basin Electric Power Cooperative Charitable Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Basin Electric Power Cooperative Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary Basin Electric Power Cooperative's Charitable…
Bassel Khartabil Memorial Fund Status: Application deadline passed (last deadline was March 24, 2018). Page notes "انتهت عملية تقديم الطلب" (Application process has ended). Possibility of future…
Baxter State Park Visiting Artist Program Program Type: Artist residency program Geographic Scope: Baxter State Park, Maine Program Details: - Annual opportunity for one artist to spend an immersive…
Bay County Community Partnership Grants Geographic Scope: Bay County, Michigan Eligibility: Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations Funding Focus Areas: - Arts - Education - Environment - Health…
BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: BBVA Foundation Amount: Up to €400,000 Last Updated: May 19, 2025 Summary The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards…
BCA : Curatorial Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts Amount: US $4,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) offers a Curatorial…
BCA Arts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The BCA Arts Fund Grant supports Bronx artists and small arts…
BCA Community Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The BCA Community Arts Grants support local Bronx arts…
BCA: Arts on the Block Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Bronx Council on the Arts offers the Arts on the Block…
BCCF Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Battle Creek Community Foundation Amount: US $1,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The BCCF Competitive Grants support programs…
Overview BCCF Grants The Brown County Community Foundation has the best interests of the community at heart. We are concerned with many different areas affecting the well being of people who live and…
BCF Community Grant Program Purpose: Provides funding to programs and efforts that support the vision of a better Brookline for all who live, learn, work, and play. Geographic Scope - Brookline, MA -…
BCF Competitive Grants ( Annual Grants) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Branford Community Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is dedicated to enhancing…
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.