Bank of Marin · Rolling / Open Foundation
Bank of Marin- Annual Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bank of Marin Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Bank of Marin's Annual Grant Program focuses on enhancing community welfare…
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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THE BANKS BALDWIN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Banks Baldwin Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Banks-Baldwin Foundation Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Banks Baldwin Foundation, established in 1994, supports community initiatives…
VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Barbara Barnard Smith Fund for World Musics Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ventura County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Barbara Barnard Smith Fund for World Musics,…
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation
Barbara Crooker Caregiving Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The Barbara…
Varies
Shakespeare Association Of America · Rolling / Open Foundation
Barbara Hodgdon Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shakespeare Association Of America Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Barbara Hodgdon Award, presented by the Shakespeare Association of…
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THE GREATER PIKE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Barbara J. Buchanan Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Pike Community Foundation Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Barbara J. Buchanan Grant, established by the Greater Pike Community…
Up to US $500
LEGACY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Barbara Miller Meeker Art Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Legacy Foundation: Lake County's Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary Overview About…
WEST HARTFORD ART LEAGUE INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Barbara Morley Art Scholarships Funder: West Hartford Art League, funded by The Barbara Morley Family Foundation Geographic Scope: Community-based Overview: Scholarships available year-round on a…
$25,000 annually (over 10-year span, pending fundraising goal achievement)
MIAMI PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENRICHMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Barbara Smith Speech, Debate & Drama Fund Overview: A newly established challenge grant fund designed to support the sustained success and growth of the Speech, Debate, & Drama program at Miami High…
Barbour County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Barbour County Community Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Barbour County Community Foundation Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Barbour County Community Foundation Grant…
Up to US $6,000
OPEN SPACE INSTITUTE LAND TRUST INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Barnabas McHenry Hudson River Valley Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc. Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Barnabas McHenry Hudson…
BARNEY & BARNEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Barney & Barney Foundation Annual Grant Program Geographic Scope: San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, and Bay Area (California, US) Mission Focus Areas: - Supporting those in need - Assisting…
BARNEY & BARNEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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THE BARNITZ FUND UW OF ELLA K BARNITZ · Rolling / Open Foundation
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 · Rolling / Open Foundation
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,…
Up to US $5,000
South Carolina Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
US $7,000
STOCKTON RUSH BARTOL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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,…
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THE BASCOM LITTLE FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
HIGH POINT ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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 · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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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