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.

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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to US $5,000
Community Foundation of Greene County · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to US $20,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to US $10,000
Community Foundation Of Greater Muscatine · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Approximately US $1,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HENDERSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HENDERSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HENDERSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HENDERSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MUNCIE · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $3,000 - US $7,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Approximately US $6,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

More than US $50,000
Community Foundation of Northern IL · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Community Foundation of Warren County · Rolling / Open Foundation

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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