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.
Bill Dorsey Scholarship Funder: Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation Geographic Scope: Hagerstown, Maryland area Focus Areas: Music education and career advancement for vocal students…
Bill Neff Achievement in Film Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Bill Neff Achievement in Film Scholarship, offered by…
Bill Wooten Endowment Fund Overview: Named in memory of Bill Wooten, the Fair's visionary, community-minded co-founder, the Endowment Fund grants represent the Fair's deep appreciation to neighbors…
Billings Architecture Association Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Billings Architecture Association Scholarship, offered…
Birdie Hartsough Frey Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Birdie Hartsough Frey Memorial Fund Last Updated: July 03, 2025 Summary The Birdie Hartsough Frey Memorial Fund Grant supports…
Bisbee Foundation Historic Preservation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Community Foundation Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Bisbee Foundation Historic Preservation Grants aim to…
Bisbee Foundation Mini Grants for Individuals Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Bisbee Foundation Mini Grants for…
Bisbee Foundation Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Community Foundation Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Bisbee Foundation Project Grants support non-profit organizations in…
Overview ArtsWave ArtsWave is the engine for the Cincinnati region’s arts. Since 1927, we’ve been the primary way the region funds its arts, raising millions annually from tens of thousands of…
Black Belt Community Foundation: Arts and Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Black Belt Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $3,500 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Black Belt…
Black Hawk County Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The Black Hawk County Grants aim to…
Black Heart Art Scholarship Programme Organization: Black Heart Foundation (UK charity, Charity Number 1136813; US registered EIN 98-0670335) Overview: New art-focused scholarship programme providing…
Black Visual Arts Archives Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Getty Foundation Amount: US $100,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Black Visual Arts Archives initiative, funded by…
BlackStar Pitch Overview: A live pitch competition at the BlackStar Film Festival for short non-fiction projects. Award Structure: - Grand Prize: $75,000 in production funds - Runner-Up: $25,000 in…
Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller (BHR) Memorial Fund Program Type: Designated funding for visual art fellowships Geographic Scope: Supports artists in ACC's various programs, with emphasis on visual art…
Blockbuster and Special Events Fund Description: To encourage marquee-type blockbuster events — result in regional, statewide and national attendance; include significant collaborations among the…
Overview _NOTE: The Public Art Challenge does not open for applications annually._ Supporting innovative temporary public art projects that enhance the vibrancy of cities. Bloomberg Philanthropies’…
Bloomfield Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bloomfield Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: July 09, 2025 Summary The Bloomfield Family Foundation Grant supports…
Blossom Hill Fellowship Program Funder: Blossom Hill Foundation Inc (Connecticut, US) Contact: - Phone: +203.912.9155 - Email: fellowship@blossomhill-foundation.org Program Overview The Blossom Hill…
Blowing Rock Community Foundation Grants Funder: Blowing Rock Community Foundation, Inc. (NC, US) Geographic Scope: Blowing Rock, North Carolina area Recent Funding (2025): $30,000 distributed total…
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.