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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CREATIVE COMMONS CORPORATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

FRIENDS OF BAXTER STATE PARK · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

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 AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · September 12, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to US $5,000
THE BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $1,000 - US $5,000
THE BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $1,500 - US $10,000
BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

BROWN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

BROOKLINE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 -…

BRANFORD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to US $10,000
BENTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

BOSTON DANCE ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 CIVIC ASSOCIATION INC · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

NORWIN S AND ELIZABETH N BEAN FOUNDATI · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to $10,000 per year
WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDAT · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
CORDELIA LEE BEATTIE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open 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 INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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