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.
BNSF Railway Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bnsf Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The BNSF Railway Foundation provides grants to enhance…
Bob and Karin Utzinger Endowment for the School of Architecture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Bob and Karin Utzinger Endowment for…
Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts Overview: Named in honor of Manuel "Bob" Chavez of Cochiti Pueblo, who dedicated 50 years as a volunteer teaching art at St. Catherine's Indian School. The…
Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albuquerque Community Foundation Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts, administered by the…
Overview Background The Crewe Foundation supports Maine’s vibrant and unique communities through grants that focus on fine arts, music, youth, and LBGTQ+ causes. The Foundation invests in…
Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation Grant…
Bogliasco Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Bogliasco Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Bogliasco Fellowships, awarded by the Bogliasco Foundation, provide a unique…
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation- Quarterly Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amount: Up to US $60,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Bonfils-Stanton…
Book Artist Award Organization: The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library Geographic Scope: Minnesota Overview: An award recognizing book artists and illustrators as part of the Minnesota Book…
Book Festival Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Florida Humanities Council Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Book Festival Grants, offered by Florida Humanities,…
Boost Nassau Nonprofit and Special-Purpose District Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nassau County, New York Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Boost Nassau Nonprofit and Special-Purpose District…
Booth Ferris Foundation: Arts & Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Booth Ferris Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: June 12, 2025 Summary The Booth Ferris Foundation offers…
Boston Bar Foundation IOLTA Grants Funder: Boston Bar Foundation (charitable affiliate of Boston Bar Association) Geographic Scope: Greater Boston area Funding Source: Interest on Lawyers' Trust…
Boston Cultural Council Organizational Grants (MA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Boston Cultural Council…
Boston Dancemakers Residency Funder: Boston Dance Alliance & Boston Center for the Arts Status: Ongoing program (at least through 2019-2020) Geographic Scope: Boston-area choreographers Focus Areas:…
Bothin Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bothin Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Bothin Foundation Grant supports nonprofits with capital…
Bowling Green Community Foundation General Grants Program Geographic Scope: 43402 and 43403 zip code areas and school district areas in Bowling Green, Ohio Eligible Applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofit…
Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund Geographic Scope: Shenandoah County, Virginia Purpose: To educate, guide, and stimulate the enjoyment of and participation in cultural arts Focus Areas: Cultural…
Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shenandoah Community Foundation Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund, managed by the Shenandoah…
Boxley-Fox Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: May 27, 2025 Summary The Boxley-Fox Endowment…
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.