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.
Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality…
Betty Taylor Memorial Award for Emerging Artists in Visual Arts and Crafts Status: Applications for 2026 are currently CLOSED Funder: The Ellen (Betty) Taylor Memorial Fund at Community Foundation of…
Beveridge Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Beveridge Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: August 09, 2025 Summary The Beveridge Family Foundation Grant supports…
Beyond Our Gates Foundation Annual Grant Program Funder: Beyond Our Gates Foundation of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands Mission: Dedicated to continuing the humanitarian work of Linda Gadson by providing…
Beyond Talent Program Type: Career development and community program Overview: Beyond Talent is a pioneering program committed to supporting the journey of exceptional Israeli artists by bridging the…
Beyond the Bell Program Program Focus: Arts, music, sports, and enrichment activities Geographic Scope: Nevada children Program Description: Beyond the Bell Scholarships give Nevada children the…
BFF Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Baiardi Family Foundation (BFF) Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Baiardi Family Foundation (BFF) awards grants primarily in Michigan, focusing on the…
BFF: Documentary Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berkeley Film Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Berkeley Film Foundation's BFF: Documentary Grant…
BGDM Black Directors Grant Status: Active grant program announced March 29, 2021 Geographic Scope: United States (BGDM members) Focus Areas: Documentary projects that reflect and uplift Black…
BGDM Sustainable Artist Grant Status: Active grant program announced March 29, 2021 Geographic Scope: United States (BGDM members) Focus Areas: Documentary filmmaking; support for creative work and…
Bicknell Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Bicknell Fund Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Bicknell Fund Grant aims to enhance the well-being of mankind through charitable, educational,…
Big Field Fund (BFF) Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: Approximately US $8,000 Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Big Field Fund (BFF)…
Big Field Fund (BFF) Research/Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Big Field Fund (BFF)…
Overview Background The Big Spring Area Community Foundation serves Howard County and surrounding Counties so people with philanthropic interests can support the agencies or issues important to them,…
Big Yellow School Bus Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Big Yellow School Bus Grant, offered by the…
Overview _NOTE: Beginning in 2026, F. R. Bigelow Foundation will make grants using new application processes and updated funding priorities. We anticipate posting detailed guidelines and application…
Bill and Betty Eaton Memorial Pella Windows and Doors Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Bill and Betty Eaton Memorial Pella…
Bill and Meredith Gisness Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Bill and Meredith Gisness Scholarship, offered by Montana State…
Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation Amount: US $3,300 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Bill and Rosemary…
Bill Armstrong Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Mexico Potters and Clay Artists Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: July 19, 2025 Summary The Bill Armstrong Grant, established by the New Mexico…
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.