4Culture · Rolling / Open Foundation
Building for Equity: Facilities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary The 4Culture Building for Equity: Cultural Facilities Grants aim to enhance cultural…
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.
5,129 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
4Culture · Rolling / Open Foundation
Building for Equity: Native Cultural Facilities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Building for Equity: Native Cultural Facilities Grant, offered by…
$22,000 - $2,000,000
ARTSFUND · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation
Building for the Arts Funder: ArtsFund (created with The Boeing Company in 1991) Administrator: Washington Department of Commerce Geographic Scope: Washington State Program Status: Active - 2025-2027…
Up to US $2,000,000
Washington State Department of Commerce · Rolling / Open Foundation
Building for the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $2,000,000 Last Updated: May 15, 2024 Summary The Building for the Arts Grant, provided by…
$25,000 - $500,000
Arts Commission Grants · Rolling / Open State
Building Fund for the Arts (BFA) grants support the repair, renovation, or expansion of public facilities that are used for year-round arts programming. MAC is focused on maximizing the impact of…
US $25,000 - US $500,000
Mississippi Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation
Building Fund for the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mississippi Arts Commission Amount: US $25,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: July 05, 2025 Summary The Building Fund for the Arts (BFA), managed…
Varies
EVERETT S BULKLEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Bulkley Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Everett S. Bulkley Jr. Trust Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Bulkley Foundation Grant offers support for charitable organizations in…
Varies
UPPER ARLINGTON EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Burbank Arts Fund Geographic Scope: Burbank Early Childhood School (BECS), Upper Arlington, OH Focus Area: Visual arts education; supports art supplies and resources for K-5 students to integrate art…
US $5,000 - US $30,000
THE BURDINE JOHNSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Burdine Johnson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Burdine Johnson Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Overview Motivated by the desire to enhance…
US $4,000 - US $30,000
BURGESS R & F TUW · Rolling / Open Foundation
Burgess Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust Amount: US $4,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Burgess Trust Grant, established by Ralph L.…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Community Foundation of Burke County Founded in 2000, the Community Foundation of Burke County (CFBC) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that receives gifts, endowments and bequests…
BURLINGTON CAPITAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Burlington Capital Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Burlington Capital Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary The Burlington Capital Foundation focuses on community-driven initiatives with…
BURMESTER CHARITABLE TRUST XXXXX1007 · Rolling / Open Foundation
Burmester Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Burmester Charitable Trust Last Updated: May 29, 2025 Summary The Burmester Charitable Trust Grant supports charitable organizations primarily…
CROWN POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Burrell Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crown Point Community Foundation Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Burrell Family Scholarship, administered by the Crown Point…
BUSINESS CONSORTIUM FOR ARTS SUPPORT · Rolling / Open Foundation
Business Consortium for Arts Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Business Consortium for Arts Support Last Updated: December 21, 2025 Summary The Business Consortium for Arts Support Grants aims to…
More than US $20,000
PATRICK AND AIMEE BUTLER FAMILY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Butler Family Foundation Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patrick & Aimee Butler Family Foundation Amount: More than US $20,000 Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The Butler Family…
Butte-Silver Bow Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Butte-Silver Bow Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Butte-Silver Bow Community Foundation Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Butte-Silver Bow Community Foundation Grant offers…
US $2,500 - US $10,000
HUNT C GILES CHAR - MAIN · Rolling / Open Foundation
C. Giles Hunt Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: C Giles Hunt Charitable Trust Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The C. Giles Hunt Charitable Trust…
US $5,000 - US $7,500
STAFFORD MEMORIAL TR FOUND TUA · Rolling / Open Foundation
C. J. Stafford and Dot Stafford Memorial Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: C. J. Stafford and Dot Stafford Memorial Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $7,500 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The C. J.…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL · Rolling / Open Foundation
C. Jerry & Lynne Dernbach Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary Easily learn more about the C. The next deadline…
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.
Ready to apply for these grants?
- Assess your eligibility for this grant
- Draft a tailored application narrative
- Track the deadline and get reminders
- Find similar grants from other funders