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 ACHELIS & BODMAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Achelis and Bodman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Achelis and Bodman Foundation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Achelis and Bodman Foundation, established in 2015, focuses on…

THE ACKERMAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ackerman Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Ackerman Foundation Last Updated: July 07, 2025 Summary The Ackerman Foundation, established in 1992, aims to enhance the vitality of central…

ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN'S MUSEUMS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

ACM Outstanding Practice Award Funder: Association of Children's Museums (ACM) Status: Application period for 2026 is now closed Purpose: Recognizes an exceptional accomplishment by a children's…

$1,500 - $5,000
FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE · April 29, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Acorn Fund Grant Award Amount: $1,500 to $5,000 per grant Overview First Nations will award grants to Native individuals in support of activities that strengthen cultural continuity, artistic…

Up to US $1,500
ARTS COUNCIL SANTA CRUZ COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

ACSCC: Develop Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Council Santa Cruz County Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: August 03, 2025 Summary The ACSCC: Develop Grants program offers funding up to $1,500…

Children's Theatre Company and School · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

ACT Pass Scholarship Program Organization: Children's Theatre Company (CTC), Minneapolis, MN Purpose: Provide scholarships for Theatre Arts Training classes and summer camps to remove financial…

$2,000 - $20,000
New Jersey Council For The Humanities · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Action Grants Funder: New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) Geographic Scope: New Jersey Focus Areas: Public humanities projects including: - Public programs - Exhibitions - Installations -…

$6,500 - $10,000
NEW YORK COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Action Grants Overview: Action Grants support non-profit cultural organizations in planning and implementing humanities-based public programming that promotes dialogue, critical thinking, and…

$500 - $1,500
IDAHO HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Action Grants Overview: IHC's Action Grants support humanities projects and programs. Staff select Action Grant recipients on a rolling basis throughout the year. Geographic Scope: Idaho Focus Areas:…

DISTRICT 742 LOCAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Activities Endowment Fund Grants Funder: LEAF 742 (Local Education and Activities Foundation) Geographic Scope: District 742, St. Cloud, Minnesota, US Mission: Helping students thrive through…

ALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Adam Kolton Alaska Storytelling Grant Award Funder: Alaska Wilderness League Award Amount: $20,000 unrestricted award Recurrence: Annual Overview Established in memory of Adam Kolton, the League's…

ADAMS MASTROVICH FAM FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adams-Mastrovich Family Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The Adams-Mastrovich Family…

THE ADDY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE:_ * _We are not accepting new organizations for 2024._ * _The Addy Foundation is currently supporting eleven arts organizations in the state of Colorado. We will consider taking on…

Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary The Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation provides grants primarily to…

ADELARD & VALEDA ROY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adelard And Valeda Roy Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary The Adelard A. and…

Costume Society of America · Rolling / Open Foundation

Adele Filene Student Presenter Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Costume Society of America Amount: Up to US $600 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Adele Filene Student Presenter Grant, offered…

ADELINE & GEORGE MCQUEEN FOUNDATION XXXXX1007 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Adeline & George McQueen Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adeline & George McQueen Foundation Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Adeline & George McQueen Foundation Grant supports…

Adkins Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Adkins Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adkins Family Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Adkins Family Foundation Grants aim to provide essential resources to uplift…

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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