Grants for Arts

Last updated August 28, 2026

There are currently 4,916 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Bellingham Tourism Grant Program- The Start-Up Grant	City of Bellingham	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	NHSCA Folklife and Traditional Arts Project Grants	New Hampshire State Council on the Arts	Rolling	$1K – $8K
Foundation	The Gavin Creel Fellowships	American Theatre Wing Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	CULTURE and THE ARTS – Cultural Facilities Grants	Vermont Arts Council	Rolling	$100K – $3M
Foundation	Emerging Creator Fellowship	Arts & Science Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grants Program: Annie Sinclair Knudsen Memorial Fund (Kaua‘i)	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Houston Arts Alliance: City's Initiative Grant	Houston Arts Alliance	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Cultural Districts Grants	South Carolina Arts Commission	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	City of Muskogee Foundation Summer Grants	City of Muskogee Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grant W. Brissman & Virginia M. Brissman Foundation Grant	Quad Cities Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	BFF: Documentary Grant	Berkeley Film Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $25K
Foundation	Arts and Health Grant ( previously called Project Grants in Healthcare)	Rhode Island State Council on the Arts	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Family Grants	The Seabury Foundation	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Yawkey Foundation: Transformational Capital Grant	Yawkey Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5M
Foundation	Building Fund for the Arts Grant	Mississippi Arts Commission	Rolling	$25K – $500K
Foundation	Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) Scholarship Grant	Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO)	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Highland County Community Foundation Grant	Foundation for Appalachian Ohio	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	The Cape Cod Artist Scholarship Grant	Provincetown Art Association and Museum	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Touring Grant	Columbia Basin Trust	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	PIF Funded Grants (Community Organizations)	Pitcch in Foundation Inc	Rolling	$4K – $50K
Foundation	Horizons Grants Program - Enrichment Grants	Salina Arts and Humanities	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Region 17 Artist Support Grant	Asheville Area Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Buena Vista County Community Foundation - Small Grant	Buena Vista County Community Foundation (BVCCF)	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	SMAC: Artist Equity Grants	Southwest Minnesota Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $4K

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About 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.

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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