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.

5,129 grants
Foundation
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Up to US $10,000
DAVID & MINNIE BERK FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Berk Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: David & Minnie Berk Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The David and Minnie Berk Foundation, established in…

Berkshire Woodworkers Guild · Rolling / Open Foundation

Berkshire Woodworkers Guild Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berkshire Woodworkers Guild Amount: US $500 - US $4,000 Last Updated: September 01, 2025 Summary The Berkshire Woodworkers Guild…

BERNARD & AUDRE RAPOPORT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bernard and Audre Rapoport Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bernard and Audre Rapoport Foundation Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Bernard and Audre Rapoport Foundation, established…

BERNARD E & ALBA WITKIN CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The Foundation’s procedures for handling grant requests generally are quite expeditious and informal. A charity can call or write to the Foundation to get a preliminary idea of…

Drexel Hillel · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bertha Anolic Visual Arts Israel Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Drexel Hillel Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The Bertha Anolic Visual Arts Israel Award offers $2,000 to…

The George Timmons Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bess Spiva Timmons Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bess Spiva Timmons Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The Bess Spiva Timmons Foundation,…

SERIESFEST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Best Pilot Awards Overview: SeriesFest's flagship competition celebrating independent episodic pilots across multiple categories and formats. Award Amount: $25,000 in in-kind post-production services…

City of Bethlehem · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bethlehem Community Recovery Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Bethlehem Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Bethlehem Community Recovery Fund aims to…

US $2,500 - US $8,500
Save the Harbor / Save the Bay · Rolling / Open Foundation

Better Beaches Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Save the Harbor / Save the Bay Amount: US $2,500 - US $8,500 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary Overview Better Beaches Grant Program Since 2008,…

SAVE THE HARBORSAVE THE BAY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Better Beaches Grant Program Overview: Since 2008, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay has partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to award small grants to local…

THE KINSMAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Betty Kinsman Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kinsman Foundation Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Betty Kinsman Fund supports arts in Oregon and southern Washington, focusing on theatre,…

BETTY STIEREN KELSO FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

The Arts Council of Henderson · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

THE BEVERIDGE FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 of Kiawah & · August 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

AMERICA-ISRAEL CULTURAL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

SILVER STATE SCHOLARSHIPS · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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BAIARDI FAMILY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $2,500 - US $25,000
BERKELEY FILM FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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