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.
Catalyst Grant Program Program Type: Grant program supporting arts organizations and initiatives Overview: The Catalyst Grant Program supports arts organizations and catalytic projects in the Durham…
Catalyst Grants Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Geographic Scope: Texas Panhandle Program Description: Catalyst Grants support nonprofit organizations with funding for growth, improvement, and…
Catalyst Grants Geographic Scope: Juneau, Alaska Funder: Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (JAHC) Grant program for catalyzing arts projects. Limited details available in provided website content.
Catalyst Grants Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Geographic Scope: Texas Panhandle region Overview: The Catalyst Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations with funding for program growth,…
Catalyzing Impact Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsWave (Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts) Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Summary The Catalyzing Impact Grant…
CatchLight Impact Fund Overview: The Impact Fund provides additional financial resources for current cohort members and alumni of CatchLight Fellowships to cultivate audience engagement, test…
Catherine Pierce Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Negro College Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $3,400 Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Catherine Pierce Scholarship, established by…
Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Catherine Vincent Deardorf…
Cato Excellence in Teaching Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts & Science Council Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Cato Excellence in Teaching Awards celebrate…
Caxton Club MFA/Graduate Student Grant - Book Arts Project Funder: Caxton Club (Illinois, US) Focus: Supports graduate and MFA students with a project in book arts Geographic Scope: Midwest/National…
Caxton Club Undergraduate Grant - Book Arts Project Funder: Caxton Club (Illinois, US) Focus: Supports undergraduate students with a project in book arts Geographic Scope: Midwest/National (recent…
Cayuga Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central New York Community Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Cayuga Community Fund, established by…
Caz Matthews Fund Overview: Award supporting innovative and underrepresented voices in episodic storytelling, named in honor of Caz Matthews. Geographic Scope: Global Focus Areas: - Stories…
CBJ Major Grants For Artists Geographic Scope: Juneau, Alaska Funder: City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), administered by Juneau Arts & Humanities Council (JAHC) Description: Annual grants distributed…
CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Arts Evolution Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbia Basin Trust Amount: Up to C $15,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The CBT Arts and Culture Program,…
CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Community Grants (Formerly called Arts Funding to Communities ) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbia Basin Trust Amount: Up to C $2,500 Last Updated: January 13, 2026…
CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Major Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbia Basin Trust Amount: C $10,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The CBT Arts and Culture Program provides…
CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Mentoring / Master Classes Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbia Basin Trust Amount: Up to C $5,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The CBT Arts and Culture…
CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Minor Capital Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbia Basin Trust Amount: Up to C $10,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The CBT: Arts and Culture Program -…
CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Touring Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbia Basin Trust Amount: Up to C $5,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Touring…
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.