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.
CCAC Scholarship Program Overview: CCAC's scholarship program was designed to give everyone the opportunity to take classes at CCAC. Scholarships are offered each session, with funding based on…
CCAR Grants Program Organization: The Council for Canadian American Relations Geographic Scope: Cross-border (Canada-US) Focus Areas: Arts and cultural organizations Overview: The Council for…
CCCF Standard Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Amount: US $3,001 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The CCCF Standard Grant, administered by…
CCF: Arts and Culture Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Community Foundation Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The CCF: Arts and Culture Grants aim to enhance access to creative arts…
CCI Quick Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Center For Cultural Innovation Amount: Up to US $600 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The CCI Quick Grant program offers financial support to artists…
CCWC Cultural Coalition Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Cultural Trust Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: April 19, 2025 Summary The CCWC Cultural Coalition Grant supports nonprofit…
Cedarburg Education Foundation Grant Program Geographic Scope: Cedarburg School District (CSD), Wisconsin Eligibility Criteria: Consideration will be given to projects meeting the following criteria:…
CEF Mini-Grant Funder: Centennial Education Foundation (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Centennial School District, Warminster, PA area Focus Areas: - Educational programs that take students from…
Overview The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) is a national community foundation. An institution of ACCESS, CAAP’s objective is to unite and empower the Arab American community by…
Center for Architecture Lab Sponsor: Center for Architecture Purpose: An open call inviting two lab residents (individuals or organizations) to participate in an exhibition at the Center for…
Center for Cultural Innovation - Quick Grant Program Administrator: Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI) Purpose: Provides reimbursement funds to California artists, creatives, cultural…
Centerville-Washington Foundation- Community Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Centerville‑Washington Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The…
Overview _NOTE: This page is now a part of the [CACF: Central AL Family Wellness and Education Grants]() page._ About CACF Central Alabama Community Foundation was established in 1987 by a group of…
Overview Mid Atlantic Arts’ Central Appalachia Living Traditions: Folk and Traditional Arts Experiences grants fund public-facing projects and events in ARC-designated Appalachian counties of Ohio,…
Central Berkshire Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Central Berkshire Fund Grant,…
Central Dade Arts Alliance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Miami Foundation Amount: US $35,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Central Dade Arts Alliance Grant, under The…
Central Fund - October Round of Applications Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Suomen Kulttuurirahasto / The Finnish Cultural Foundation Amount: Up to €100,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2024 Summary The…
Central Minnesota Arts Board- Arts Access Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Minnesota Arts Board Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: June 06, 2025 Summary The Central Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB)…
Central Minnesota Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $5,000 - US $7,500 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Central Minnesota Arts Grant supports small to…
Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation- Unrestricted Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary…
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.