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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Boston Dancemakers Residency	Boston Dance Alliance Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Charmayne Gooch Arts Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Northern	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Unity Foundation Community Grants	Unity Foundation of La Porte County	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival - Best Narrative Short Award	Zeitgeist Center for Arts And	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Trust Management Services Grant - North Coast Region	Braemar Charitable Trust	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Millstone Fund Grant	Millstone Fund	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Ahearn Foundation Grant	Ahearn Foundation (pfd)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Community Fund	Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Visual Arts Fund (VAF) Grant	Midway Contemporary Art	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Jerry Juhl Fund for the Arts Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Mendocino County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Capital & Special Project Grants	Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K – $1M
Foundation	Trust Management Services Grant - Central Oregon Region	Braemar Charitable Trust	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Roger M. Mulford Award	Belmont Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Bill and Betty Eaton Memorial Pella Windows and Doors Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Capital Grant Program	Downtown ABQ Mainstreet Initiative	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Henrietta Lange Burk Fund Grant	Lange Burk Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation Trust Grant	Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Fifth Third Foundation Grants: Cincinnati, OH - (Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky) Foundations	Tr Ua Fifth Third Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFGR: Women's Fund Grants	Community Foundation of Greater	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Seed Fund for Documentary Filmmakers	Women in Film & Video Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Miller Foundation: Arts (Small Org.) Grants	James F & Marion L Miller Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Presnell Foundation Grant	The H Clay and Wavie M Presnell Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Capacity Building Fall Grant	Allied Arts of Oklahoma Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	City Hall Plaza Engagement Grant	City of Boston	Rolling	Up to $100K

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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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