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 federal and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	PNC Arts Alive	Pnc Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Trust Management Services Grant - Eastern Oregon Region	Braemar Charitable Trust	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	RMHC Knoxville Grant Program	Ronald McDonald House Charities of Knoxville TN Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Met: Research Scholarship in Photograph Conservation Grant	Metropolitan Museum Of Art	Rolling	Up to $63K
Foundation	SU-CASA (Arts Center Residency)	Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kohler Foundation Grant	Kohler Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Community Building Grants	Grays Harbor Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $30K
Foundation	Jenny and Antti Wihuri Foundation Grant	Jenny and Antti Wihurin Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Wyeth Foundation For American Art Publication Grant	College Art Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Connecting Art Histories Grant	Getty Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ArtLife Foundation Fund Grant	Ventura County Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $55K
Foundation	SDA Award of Excellence Grant	Surface Design Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IMPACT: Quality of Place: Community Assets - Arts, Culture, & Heritage Grants	Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Spring Cycle	Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Usibelli Foundation Grant	The Usibelli Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Joyce Peugh Pate Capper Charitable Trust Grant	Tua Joyce Capper Charitable Tr	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	Youth Philanthropy Board Grant– Sussex County	Delaware Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Veterans Arts Services Grant	Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture	Rolling	Varies
Federal	ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT - PUBLIC AFFAIRS ITALY	U.S. Mission to Italy	Rolling	$1M – $10M
Foundation	First Financial Foundation Grants	First Financial Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hodges Family Foundation Grants	The Hodges Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Vahé & Lucie Awards	Tumo Foundation	Rolling	$1M – $1.5M
Foundation	ArtsKC Inspiration Grant	ArtsKC Regional Arts Council	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	Simmons Family Foundation Grant	Simmons Family 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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