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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	ORLF: Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund Grant	Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K – $30K
Foundation	Frank A. Weidman Fund Grant	The Pittsburgh Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	City Council Project Fund (CCPF) Grant	City of San Antonio	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Project Support for Individual Artists and Culture Bearers Grant	Southeastern Minnesota Arts	Rolling	$2K – $6K
Foundation	Bridge Association of REALTORS- Community Foundation Grants	Bridge Association of REALTORS	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Building for the Arts	Artsfund	Rolling	$22K – $2M
Foundation	Violet Jabara Charitable Trust Grant	The Violet Jabara Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Action Grants	New York Council for the Humanities	Rolling	$7K – $10K
Foundation	Impact100 Southern Indiana Grant	Impact100 Southern Indiana Inc	Rolling	Up to $140K
Foundation	Ronald Joseph Mathis Scholarship Fund Grant	Duluth-superior Area Community	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Tuttleman Foundation Grants	The Tuttleman Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $250K
Foundation	CFSA: Endowment for the Arts Grants	Community Foundation For	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Midwest Culture Bearers Award Grant	Arts Midwest Incorporated	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Rock On Foundation Organizational Grant	Rock On Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Seth Smith Memorial Endowment Scholarship Grant	Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Delaware County Tourism Grant Program– Nonprofit Entities	Delaware County Economic Development	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Impact 100 Hunterdon Grant	Impact 100 Inc	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	MSDF Grant	The Mignon Sherwood Delano Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Living Traditions: Folk Art and Beyond Grant	Western States Arts Federation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Ruben Elijah Reiser Johnson Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Eastern	Rolling	$750
Foundation	Suffolk Foundation: Community Impact Grants	Suffolk Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Specific Opportunity Stipend	Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Don Quixote Fellowship (Follow Your Dream Fellowship)	The Academy for Teachers Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	NYSCA Decentralization Community Arts Grants: Arts Education	Greene County Council on the Arts	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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