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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BALLET WICHITA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chance to Dance Teaching Artist Program Funder: Ballet Wichita Inc (Wichita, KS) Overview: Chance to Dance is Ballet Wichita's outreach program that brings high-quality dance and movement education…

Forecast Public Art · Rolling / Open Foundation

Change Lab Research Fellow - Civic Engagement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Forecast Public Art Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The Change Lab Research Fellow - Civic Engagement…

CHARLES A AND LEONA K GRUBER FND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles A. and Leona K. Gruber Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles A. and Leona K. Gruber Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Charles A. and…

CHARLES AND JOAN HERMANOWSKI · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles And Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The…

BILLINGSLEY FOUNDATIONCHARLE & RUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation Grant…

Charles D. Berry Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles D. Berry Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles D. Berry Foundation Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Charles D. Berry Foundation, established in 2018 by Chuck Berry, aims…

HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles E. Carey Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hutchinson Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $7,500 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Charles E. Carey Memorial Fund…

ROCKEFELLER BROTHERS FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles E. Culpeper Arts & Culture Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rockefeller Brothers Fund Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Charles E. Culpeper Arts & Culture Grant Program, funded…

Approximately US $14,000
Charles H Dater Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles H. Dater Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles H. Dater Foundation Amount: Approximately US $14,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Charles H. Dater Foundation Grants…

US $5,000 - US $20,000
CHARLES H HALL TUA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles H. Hall Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles H. Hall Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Charles H. Hall Foundation Grant supports…

THE CHARLES LAFITTE FLORIDA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The foundation believes personal empowerment lifts the human spirit, encouraging individuals to discover pathways to better themselves and contribute positively to society. This begins with…

National Wild Turkey Federation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles Parker Trust for Public Music Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Wild Turkey Federation Inc Last Updated: September 22, 2024 Summary The Charles Parker Trust for Public Music Fund…

Charles R Wood Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles R. Wood Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles R Wood Foundation Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Charles R. Wood Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles S. McKee Performing Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The Charles S. McKee Performing Arts…

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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