Brooklyn Arts Fund Funder: Brooklyn Arts Council, funded by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Geographic Scope: Brooklyn, NY Overview: Brooklyn Arts Fund regrants hundreds of thousands of…
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.
Brooklyn Arts Fund & Local Arts Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brooklyn Arts Council Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary Overview Funded by the NYC Department…
Brooklyn Brewery Event Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brooklyn Brewery Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary Brooklyn Brewery is committed to supporting local communities through event…
Brooklyn Free Speech TV Channel Time Application Overview: Opportunity for Brooklyn residents, organizations, and creators to submit content for broadcast on Brooklyn Free Speech TV (public access…
Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brooks And Joan Fortune Family Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation Grant supports…
Brooks Brothers Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brooks Brothers Last Updated: October 20, 2023 Summary Brooks Brothers, founded in 1818, is committed to social responsibility through its…
Broomfield Community Foundation: Arts & Civic Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Broomfield Community Foundation Last Updated: July 19, 2025 Summary The Broomfield Community Foundation offers the Arts &…
Brother Thomas Fellowship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boston Foundation Inc Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Brother Thomas Fellowship Program, established by…
Brown County Community Fdn. Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brown County Community Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The BCCF Grants, offered by the Brown County Community…
Brown-Forman Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brown-Forman Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Brown-Forman Grants aim to enhance community vitality through strategic funding focused on…
Overview The Bruce J. Anderson Foundation provides grants for programs, direct services and new initiatives in the fields of mental health (treatment, research and suicide prevention, with a…
Bruce J. Heim Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bruce J Heim Foundation Last Updated: January 21, 2025 Summary The Bruce J. Heim Foundation Grant supports organizations that empower young…
BTCF: Simple Gifts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $200 - US $800 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The BTCF: Simple Gifts Fund Grant…
BTFA Productions Overview: BTFA executive produces projects led by New York City-based Black trans femme artists and works with those artists on distribution and community engagement around their…
Buchanan County Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Amount: US $1,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The Buchanan County…
Bud Anderson Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Bud Anderson Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University…
Buddy Pierce and Maggie P. Speight Scholarship Fund for the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary The Buddy Pierce and…
Buena Vista County Community Foundation - Small Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Buena Vista County Community Foundation (BVCCF) Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Buena…
Building Bridges Documentary Fund Overview: The Building Bridges Documentary Fund provides funding for independent documentary projects about the Muslim experience in the United States. The Fund's…
Building for Equity: Anchoring Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Building for Equity - Anchoring Community Grant provides crucial funding to…
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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