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.

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THE FRIENDS OF THE SAINT PAUL PUBLIC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Up to US $10,000
FLORIDA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

BOOTH FERRIS FOUNDATION XXXXX4008 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · February 28, 2027 · Annual Foundation

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…

City of Boston · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 DANCE ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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:…

US $5,000 - US $50,000
BOTHIN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · October 10, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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…

SHENANDOAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

SHENANDOAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $1,000 - US $3,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 BOYD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Boyd Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Boyd Foundation Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Boyd Foundation, established in 2017 by Jenny and Randy Boyd, aims to improve the greater…

Up to US $500
BETHEL PARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

BPCF: Small Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bethel Park Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Bethel Park Community Foundation (BPCF) offers small…

BLACK PUBLIC MEDIA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

BPMplus Fellowship Overview: Fellowship program for creative technologists and immersive media creators. Focus Areas: - Immersive media - Creative technology - Projects involving Black storytellers…

EDVESTORS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

BPS Arts Expansion Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Edvestors Inc. Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The BPS Arts Expansion Grants offer vital funding opportunities to enhance arts education in…

BRABSON LIBRARY & EDUCATIONAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brabson Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brabson Family Foundation Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Brabson Family Foundation Grant is a philanthropic opportunity that…

Up to $500 for classroom projects; Up to $1,000 for school-wide projects
West Contra Costa Public Education Fund · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Bradley Arts Mini-Grant Status: Open annually (typically August-September) Geographic Scope: West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) only Focus Areas: - Support for project-based learning,…

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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