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.
BCF: Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Benton Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The BCF Community Grant offers funding opportunities for…
BDA R&R Fellowship (Rehearsal and Retreat Fellowship) Funder: Boston Dance Alliance Funding Source: Aliad Fund at The Boston Foundation Geographic Scope: Boston area Focus Areas: Support for…
Beacon Hill Community Fund Funder: Beacon Hill Civic Association Inc (MA, US) Mission: The Beacon Hill Community Fund gives grants to community-based Beacon Hill, Cambridge Street and adjacent…
Bean Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Norwin S. & Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Norwin S. and Elizabeth N. Bean Foundation provides grants to…
BEAR Grant (BEAR Legacy Grant) Status: Active Geographic Scope: White Bear Lake Area School District (Minnesota) Focus Areas: - Innovation Grants in math, science, technology, STEM, robotics, and…
Beattie Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: September 11, 2024 Summary The Cordelia Lee Beattie Foundation,…
Bechtle Architects Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Bechtle Architects Scholarship at Montana State University offers…
Beckley Area Foundation Community Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Beckley Area Foundation Community…
BECU Foundation: People Helping People Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: BECU Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The BECU Foundation's People Helping People…
Bedford Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Edward T. Bedford Foundation Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Edward T. Bedford Foundation, established in 1994, focuses on supporting…
Bee Vradenburg Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bee Vradenburg Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Bee Vradenburg Foundation Grant supports equity and…
Overview _NOTE: For a request to be considered for an event, the date of the event must take place a minimum of 90 days from the date the request is received by Bellco. Responses from Bellco will…
Bellingham Tourism Grant Program- The Start-Up Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Bellingham Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The Bellingham Tourism Grant Program,…
Overview _NOTE: The 2025 grant cycle will be a closed cycle._ The Bellwether Foundation is a charitable foundation located in St. Louis, Missouri. The mission of The Bellwether Foundation is to…
Bellwether International Art Competition Overview: A competition showcasing powerful artworks from around the world exploring freedom of religion or belief and human rights. Focus Areas: - Freedom of…
Belonging in Oakland: A Just City Cultural Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Bay Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $411,000 Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary The Belonging in Oakland:…
Beloved Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Weitz Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Beloved Community Grant, established by the Weitz Family…
Bemidji Area Arts Endowment Geographic Scope: Bemidji area Program Description: An endowment fund supporting arts and cultural initiatives in the Bemidji area. Provides grant funding to arts…
Bemidji Area Arts Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Northwest Minnesota Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Bemidji Area Arts Endowment Fund…
Bend Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bend Foundation Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Bend Foundation Grant aims to enhance the lives of Bend, Oregon residents by supporting…
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.