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…
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.
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…
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…
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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