Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,610 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,905; from 2,547 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $267.2M; across 2,610 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 232 with a published date

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Ronald Joseph Mathis Scholarship Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Ronald Joseph Mathis Scholarship Fund offers scholarships to future artists attending the University of Wisconsin-Superior, honoring the legacy of Ronald Joseph Mathis.	Not published	Up to $10K
Tuttleman Foundation Grants The Tuttleman Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $250K The Tuttleman Foundation, established in Philadelphia in 2003, provides grants ranging from $1,000 to $250,000 to 501c3 organizations.	Not published	$1K – $250K
CFSA: Endowment for the Arts Grants Community Foundation for Southern Arizona · Foundation Not published · Varies The Endowment for the Arts Grant focuses on the arts organizations in rural communities, learning more about the work that is being done in these communities, enhancing our knowledge of that work, and increasing the amount of funding per…	Not published	Varies
Midwest Culture Bearers Award Grant Arts Midwest Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $5K The Midwest Culture Bearers Award honors and supports nine folk arts practitioners annually, providing each with a $5,000 unrestricted grant.	Not published	$5K
Rock On Foundation Organizational Grant Rock On Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Rock On Foundation, established in 2013 by brothers Luke and Matt Bonner, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that enhances community artistic and athletic opportunities in New Hampshire.	Not published	Up to $5K
Seth Smith Memorial Endowment Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Seth Smith Memorial Endowment Scholarship, offered by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, supports students interested in performing arts, particularly theater.	Not published	$2K
Delaware County Tourism Grant Program– Nonprofit Entities Delaware County Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Local Community Tourism Grant Program in Delaware County aims to foster economic growth by funding initiatives that promote tourism.	Not published	Up to $25K
Impact 100 Hunterdon Grant Impact 100 Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Impact 100 Hunterdon Grant empowers women to award transformative grants of $100,000 in Hunterdon County. Established in Spring 2023, this initiative focuses on diverse local women's engagement to foster positive social change.	Not published	$100K
MSDF Grant The Mignon Sherwood Delano Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mignon Sherwood Delano Foundation aims to provide impactful annual contributions to address unmet financial needs in humanitarian, educational, cultural, and environmental sectors within Allegan County.	Not published	Varies
Ruben Elijah Reiser Johnson Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · $750 The Ruben Elijah Reiser Johnson Scholarship honors a talented young artist who passed away at 16.	Not published	$750
Suffolk Foundation: Community Impact Grants Suffolk Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Suffolk Foundation's Community Impact Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations in Suffolk and Western Tidewater, Virginia, focusing on local projects in health, education, arts, and more.	Not published	Varies
Specific Opportunity Stipend Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Don Quixote Fellowship (Follow Your Dream Fellowship) The Academy for Teachers Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Don Quixote Fellowships supports idealistic, romantic, creative, impractical, and adventurous projects born of teachers' passions.	Not published	Up to $5K
NYSCA Decentralization Community Arts Grants: Arts Education Greene County Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE:_ _All applicants must attend a seminar to increase chances of a competitive proposal and keep current with new guidelines.	Not published	Varies
CMAB Artist Career Development Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Not published · Varies The CMAB Artist Career Development Grant (funded by the McKnight Foundation) supports Region 7W artists (18+, MN resident of Benton/Sherburne/Stearns/Wright) with projects, training opportunities, creative time, or purchases that help…	Not published	Varies
Technical Assistance Grant Program Bonfils-Stanton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Technical Assistance Grant Program by the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation supports nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Denver, offering up to $5,000 for one-time projects focused on enhancing operations or skills.	Not published	Up to $5K
Eichacker / Lofton Grant Fund Grant Keokuk Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Eichacker + Lofton Grant Fund, established by the Keokuk Area Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in the Tri-State Area, covering Hancock County, Illinois, Clark County, Missouri, and Lee County, Iowa.	Not published	Up to $10K
Kiwanis Club of Carefree Funds Request Grants Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Fd · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $39K The Kiwanis Club of Carefree provides grants through its Funds Request Committee to support local organizations and initiatives that benefit children in the community.	Rolling	$3K – $39K
Arts \| Equity \| Reimagined Fund Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding program established in late March 2020 in response to the unprecedented and ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region's arts and cultural sector.	Not published	Varies
Book Festival Grants Florida Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Book Festival Grants, offered by Florida Humanities, support public humanities programs at various book festivals across Florida.	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Grants Program The Emeril Lagasse Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Margaret C. Woodson Foundation Grant Program Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Margaret C. Woodson Foundation Grant Program, established in 1955, aims to enhance public welfare through support for charitable, educational, and religious organizations.	Not published	Varies
Farrington Historical Foundation Grants Farrington Historical Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $25K The Farrington Historical Foundation Grants support 501(c)(3) organizations in Santa Clara County, California, focusing on arts, animal protection, environmental conservation, and historic preservation.	Not published	$1K – $25K
Community Foundation of South Alabama: Arts and Culture Competitive Grant Cycle The Community Foundation of South Alabama · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Community Foundation of South Alabama offers an Arts and Culture Competitive Grant Cycle aimed at enhancing access to high-quality arts programs in southwest Alabama.	Not published	$5K – $15K

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,905 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 7, 2026, 2,610 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,547 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,905 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 232 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

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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