Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,610 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,905; from 2,547 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $267.2M; across 2,610 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 232 with a published date

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Flexible Support Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K Provides funding to help organizations/groups create and sustain Minnesotans' access to the arts.	Not published	Up to $25K
WIFV Narrative Short Film Finishing Grant Women in Film & Video Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Dwight Stuart Youth Fund Grant Elbridge Stuart Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dwight Stuart Youth Fund Grant supports organizations providing essential services to underserved youth in Los Angeles County.	Not published	Varies
Hansen Family Foundation Grant Hansen Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hansen Family Foundation Grant seeks to empower organizations that uphold the American values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.	Not published	Varies
ARRAY + Google Feature Film Grant Listed by Array Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $500K	Not published	$500K
[CREATE] Content With A Purpose Grant Groundswell Capital · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K	Not published	Up to $2K
Craft Research Fund Grant The Center for Craft Creativity · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Craft Research Fund Grant, initiated in 2005, is a key program supporting scholarly craft research in the U.S. It funds researchers and curators exploring craft history and theory, with a focus on projects that reveal new insights into…	Not published	$5K – $15K
TF: Peer Network Grants The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation's Peer Network Grants aim to enhance U.S. curatorial practices through innovative peer network opportunities.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Arts Alive! Organizational Grants Weld Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Arts Alive! Organizational Grants, funded by the Weld Community Foundation, support innovative projects that enhance the arts in Weld County.	Not published	Up to $3K
Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts Grant Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts, established in 1996, aims to perpetuate the appreciation of fine arts, particularly classical ballet and opera.	Not published	Varies
Bethel Park Community Foundation Grant Bethel Park Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Bethel Park Community Foundation (Bethel Park, PA) makes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits or governmental entities located in Bethel Park for CAPITAL projects (not day-to-day operating expenses) in one of five enrichment areas: Community…	Rolling	Varies
Community Impact Grant Program Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Grant Program Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Grant Program primarily supports education and arts initiatives in Georgia, with occasional grants to Virginia institutions linked to Mrs. Evans.	Not published	Varies
Visions – Projects + Events Grant Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Visions – Projects + Events Grant, administered by HumanitiesDC, invites DC-based nonprofit organizations to create innovative public humanities programs.	Not published	Up to $25K
Gratiot County Community Foundation: Competitive Grants Gratiot County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gratiot County Community Foundation is interested in funding projects which will improve the quality of life for the citizens of Gratiot County.	Not published	Varies
Youth Programming - New Generation Scholars Young Artist Archival Fellowship Afro Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Afro Charities partners with Muse 360 to offer the New Generation Scholars program, which has been organized since 2005.	Not published	Varies
Summit League Community Giving Grant The Summit League · Foundation Not published · $10K – $15K The Summit League Community Giving Grant, initiated in 2023, aims to support non-profit organizations in Santa Clara County focusing on arts, education, health, and welfare.	Not published	$10K – $15K
Grants for Nonprofits (Competitive Grant Cycles) Centre Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Each year Centre Foundation distributes over $250,000 through competitive grant cycles to nonprofits, schools, churches, and governmental organizations in Centre County, PA.	Not published	Varies
Decorative Arts Trust: Publishing Grants for Dissertations and First-Time Authors Decorative Arts Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Decorative Arts Trust has launched a new grant program aimed at supporting book-length academic publications based on completed dissertations or by first-time authors.	Not published	Up to $5K
Bud Anderson Memorial Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bud Anderson Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University supports second-year Environmental Design students demonstrating excellence in architectural design through innovative masonry use.	Not published	Varies
Visit Beloit Jet Grants The Stateline Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500	Not published	$500
Native Arts Ecology Building Grant First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program focused on building and strengthening the Indigenous arts ecosystem and creating greater access to resources Native artists need to succeed.	Not published	Varies
Alice E. and Joseph C. Blewett Foundation Grant Blewett Alice E and Jos C Foundat · Foundation Not published · $10K The Alice E. and Joseph C. Blewett Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations, primarily in Dallas, Texas, focusing on education, arts, health, and human services. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt to qualify.	Not published	$10K
Glenn Foundation Grants The Carrie E and Lena V Glenn Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $25K The Glenn Foundation Grants support federally tax-exempt institutions and nonprofits serving Gaston County in areas such as health, education, and the arts.	Not published	$2K – $25K

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About 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,905 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 7, 2026, 2,610 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,547 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,905 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 232 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

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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