Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 4,969 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.
Cal Pritner Theater Scholarship Overview: College scholarship honoring the legacy of longtime CSSSA Theater faculty member Calvin Pritner. Award Details: - Amount: $10,000 - Number of Awards: One per…
Caleres Cares Charitable Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Caleres Cares Charitable Trust Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Caleres Cares Charitable Trust Grants support 501(c)(3)…
California Arts Council - Request for Proposals (Arts in Corrections) Program Status: Open as of April 3, 2026 Administering Organization: California Arts Council (state agency) Overview: The…
California Casualty Music & Arts Grant Purpose: Provide support for music and arts education in K-12 public schools. Background: Numerous studies have found that sharing a love of the arts enhances…
California Casualty Music and Arts Grant Funder: California Casualty (in partnership with NEA affiliates) Overview: California Casualty's Music and Arts Grants help pay for art materials, music and…
Call for Artists: CityFleet Mural or Low Relief Artwork Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Regional Arts & Culture Council Amount: Up to US $45,000 Last Updated: December 14, 2025 Summary The Regional Arts…
Call for Artists: Gallery Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: President And Fellows Of Harvard College Amount: US $750 - US $2,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary Overview The legal name of Harvard…
Call for Performers - Concerts in the Common Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: President And Fellows Of Harvard College Amount: US $200 - US $1,200 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary Overview The legal…
Overview Callahan Foundation The Callahan Foundation is a family foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio that provides support for worthy non-profits to add value to our entire region. Started in 1968 by…
CALT Black Appalachian Storytellers Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The CALT Black Appalachian…
CALT Experiences Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The CALT Experiences Grants, provided by the Mid…
Overview Background Since 1971, the Camargo Foundation has awarded residencies to more than 1,500 individuals through its flagship program. It illustrates its mission to support groundbreaking…
Camargo X EHESS: For Interdisciplinary Teams Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Camargo Foundation Last Updated: September 14, 2025 Summary The Camargo X EHESS program fosters collaboration between…
Cameron Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cameron Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Cameron Foundation Grant Program aims to…
Campbell Opera Librettist Prize Funder: OPERA America Inc Overview: The Campbell Opera Librettist Prize is awarded annually to an American librettist who has exceptional talent for writing opera…
Canada Council for the Arts: Indigenous Organizations Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Canada Council for the Arts Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Canada…
Cannes Producers Network Fellowship Status: Applications for 2026 are closed. All applicants notified via email in mid-March. Overview: The Gotham is the sole U.S. Partner Organization for the Cannes…
Canton Community Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Canton Community Fund Grants,…
CAP ArtSpace Grants Funder: Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Tompkins County, NY Contact: Community Arts Partnership, 110 N. Tioga Street (Tompkins Center…
Capacity Building Fall Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Allied Arts Of Oklahoma Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 25, 2025 Summary The Capacity Building Fall grant by Allied Arts of…
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.