CFGA: Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Amount: US $5,000 - US $7,500 Last Updated: May 03, 2025 Summary The Metropolitan Atlanta…
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.
CFGC Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greene County Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The CFGC Community Grants aim to enhance the quality…
CFGFW Agile Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Wayne Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The CFGFW Agile Grants program, offered by the…
CFGFW Rising Together Grants : Inspiring Places Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Wayne Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: October 12, 2025 Summary The…
CFGM: Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Greater Muscatine Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: May 08, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine offers…
CFGR: Women's Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Rochester Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Women's Fund Grants by the…
CFGV Creative Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The CFGV Creative Community Fund,…
CFHC: Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Henderson County Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of Henderson County offers grants to support…
CFHC: Field of Interest Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Henderson County Last Updated: September 08, 2024 Summary The Community Foundation of Henderson County offers Field of…
CFHC: Fletcher Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Henderson County Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: April 06, 2025 Summary The CFHC: Fletcher Community Grants,…
CFHC: Perry N. Rudnick Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Henderson County Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The CFHC: Perry N. Rudnick Grants support 501(c)(3) nonprofits in…
CFMDC: Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Community Grants program by the Community Foundation of…
CFMT Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The CFMT Community Impact Grants aim to…
CFMT Ernest and Selma Rosenblum Fund for the Performing Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The…
Overview Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee For over 30 years, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) has been driving meaningful, positive change in our community. We do this by…
CFNCW: Methow Valley Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Amount: US $3,000 - US $7,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The CFNCW: Methow Valley…
CFNF: Arts Nonprofit Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Florida Amount: Approximately US $6,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary Overview CFNF: Arts Nonprofit Grant The…
CFNI Community Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: May 09, 2025 Summary The CFNI Community Grants Program,…
CFNJ: Dixon Community Theatre Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The CFNJ: Dixon Community…
CFOWC: Brokenstraw Valley Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Warren County Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The CFOWC: Brokenstraw Valley Grant supports various local non-profit…
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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