CFOWC: DeFrees Family Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Warren County Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The CFOWC: DeFrees Family Memorial Fund Grant supports…
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.
CFOWC: Tidioute Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Warren County Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The CFOWC: Tidioute Community Fund Grant supports local…
Overview Who We Are Your Community Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created by and for the people who live here. We build bridges between donors with a charitable vision…
CFQA: Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Quincy Area Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund, managed…
Overview Endowment for the Arts Grants 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,…
CFSC: Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Shelby County Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of Shelby County offers Arts…
CFSEK General Funds Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Southeast Kansas Amount: US $500 - US $11,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The CFSEK General Funds Grants support…
CFSKY: Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of…
CFSNY: Arts and Culture Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for South Central New York Amount: US $5,001 - US $20,000 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Arts and…
CFTHC Community Impact Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The CFTHC Community Impact Fund Grant supports…
CFTV Competitive Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Teton Valley Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 24, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of Teton Valley's…
CFWG Community Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc Last Updated: April 01, 2025 Summary The CFWG Community Impact Grant supports charitable organizations in…
Overview Philanthropy 360 Grant CFWK will accept applications from area nonprofits that serve the communities of western Kentucky in the areas of Community Arts, Education, Health Awareness,…
CFWM Capacity-Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of Western…
CFWT: Sybil Harrington Endowment for the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Sybil Harrington Endowment for the Arts,…
CGCF: Community Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coral Gables Community Foundation Amount: US $3,000 - US $7,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Coral Gables Community Foundation's…
Chaim Schwartz Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chaim Schwartz Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Chaim Schwartz Foundation Grant supports…
Chambers Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chambers Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Chambers Family Foundation, established in 1999,…
Chamiza Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chamiza Foundation Amount: US $3,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary The Chamiza Foundation Grant supports the preservation and…
Champions of Learning Awards Program Overview Annual awards program celebrating individuals, organizations, and businesses that create or support outstanding learning experiences for students in…
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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