Grants for Arts

Last updated August 29, 2026

There are currently 4,915 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	DCEFF Vantage Grant	Environmental Film Festival in The	Rolling	$13K
Foundation	Emerging Traditional Artists Program Grant	South Arts Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	East Arts Grant Program (formerly East of the River)	DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities	Rolling	Up to $35K
Foundation	Kent Community Foundation: Cultural, Arts, and Education Grant Program	Kent Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Icicle Fund Community Grants	Icicle Fund	Rolling	$3K – $35K
Foundation	CAA- SAMUEL H. KRESS FOUNDATION CAA CONFERENCE TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP Grant	College Art Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	B.A. & Esther Greenheck Foundation Grant: Under $5,000	Ba & Esther Greenheck Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Small and Midsized Capital Improvement Grants for Arts and Culture	New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)	Rolling	$10K – $99K
Foundation	Morgan Community Fund- Annual Grant Funding	Foundation for Appalachian Ohio	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Lexington Community Foundation Grants	Lexington Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Muessel-Ellison Memorial Trust Foundation Grant	Muessel Ellison Mem Irr Tua	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	Asheville Event Support Grant Mini Grant	Asheville Area Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	RFP: Improving Arts Education for Public and Private Preschools with an Emphasis on Low to Modest Income Families Grant	Samuel N & Mary Castle Fdn	Rolling	$20K – $25K
Foundation	Spark Grants	Greater Tacoma Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New & Experimental Works (NEW) Grant Program	Kenneth Rainin Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $30K
Foundation	Curatorial Research Fellowships Grant	The Andy Warhol Foundation for The	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	MSAC Heritage Awards Grant	Maryland State Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Fisher Arts Education Minigrants	Culturesource	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	United Arts Creative Placemaking Open Call Performers	United Arts of Central Florida Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Heritage Project Grants	The CIRI Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative County Initiative Last Mile Fund Grant	Essex County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GMF: Cycle 3 Grant	Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K – $100K
Foundation	Culture and Community Grant Program	Albers Family Affiliated Fund of Occf	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Priddy Foundation Grant	The Priddy Foundation	Rolling	Varies

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About 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.

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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