Charlotte B. Proehl Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlotte B. Proehl Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: June 17, 2025 Summary The Charlotte B. Proehl Foundation Grant…
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.
Charmayne Gooch Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary Overview Charmayne Gooch Arts…
Overview Mission Statement CHC Foundation’s mission is to provide grants to publicly supported, tax-exempt, non-profit organizations in the greater Easter Idaho region. CHC Foundation gives priority…
CHCF: Innovation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Capitol Hill Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The CHCF Innovation Grant supports organizations…
CHCF: Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Capitol Hill Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Capitol Hill Community Foundation offers Mini-Grants of up…
Chelicca Scholarship for Bead Project Alumni Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: UrbanGlass Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Chelicca Scholarship for Bead Project Alumni, offered by UrbanGlass,…
Chelsea Heritage Celebrations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Chelsea, Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Chelsea Heritage Celebrations Grant,…
Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $300 - US $2,500 Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Chequamegon Bay Area…
Cherokee and Clay County Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dub and Murray Martin Cherokee and Clay County Trust Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Cherokee and…
Chevron Catalyst Grant Program Funder: Chevron Products Company in partnership with Carlsbad Community Foundation Established: 2016 Geographic Scope: Carlsbad and South Eddy County, New Mexico…
Chevron Catalyst Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carlsbad Community Foundation Inc. Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Chevron Catalyst Grants, established by…
Chi Omega Christmas Market Grant Program Funder: Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas (Chi Omega Christmas Market), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization Geographic Scope: Dallas County,…
Chicago Commitment: Culture, Equity, and the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation Amount: US $55,000 - US $80,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The…
Chicago Commitment: Vital Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Chicago Commitment: Vital Communities Grant…
Chicago Dance Month Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Arts Council Agency Amount: US $350 - US $500 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Chicago Dance Month Grant, a flagship initiative by…
Overview _NOTE: We are not accepting new proposals in our spring grant cycle. Organizations that received support in 2022 are welcome to reapply. The August deadline above is open to Arts and…
Chicago Region Artistic Vitality Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $13,500 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Chicago Artistic Vitality…
Chicken & Egg Award Focus: Recognizes women and gender-expansive filmmakers at advanced stages in their career who are poised to reach new heights in their creative and impact trajectories.…
Children's Home Foundation Fund Funder: Greater Harrisburg Community Foundation (regional foundation of TFEC) Geographic Scope: Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Mifflin, Lebanon, and Perry…
Children’s Museums Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Minnesota Humanities Center is providing $1.5…
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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