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…
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.
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…
Bender Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Bender Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Bender Family Foundation Grant supports arts,…
Beneficial State Foundation Sponsorships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beneficial State Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Beneficial State Foundation offers…
Benjamin H. Smyser Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Benjamin H. Smyser Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Benjamin H. Smyser Foundation,…
Benjamin H. Van Andel Promise of Excellence Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…
BENT Film Festival Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sacramento Region Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $1,500 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The BENT Film Festival Grant continues the…
Benter Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Benter Foundation Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary The Benter Foundation Grant supports invited organizations whose projects align with the…
Benton County Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: September 03, 2024 Summary The Benton County Community Foundation, part of…
Berges Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berges Family Foundation Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Berges Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in St. Louis…
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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