Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 4,971 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
AE Foundation: Theatre Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Actors' Equity Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $1,000 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Actors' Equity Foundation, established in 1962, is…
AEIO Grant Program Funder: Abington Heights Educational Improvement (AEIO) Contact: (570) 585-8268 Website: aeioandyou.org Overview AEIO accepts grant applications for new programs and initiatives.…
AF: Grant $5,000 or Less Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashtabula Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 27, 2024 Summary The Ashtabula Foundation offers grants of $5,000 or less to…
AF: Grants - $5,001 and Above - Arts/Culture, Historical, Education, Recreation & Conservation Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashtabula Foundation Amount: More than US $5,001 Last Updated: March 14, 2026…
AFAC: Cinema Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arab Fund for Arts and Culture Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 11, 2026 Summary The AFAC Cinema Grants support Arab filmmakers by…
AFAC: Documentary Film Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arab Fund for Arts and Culture Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 11, 2026 Summary The AFAC Documentary Film Grant…
AFAC: Grant for Creative and Critical Writings Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arab Fund for Arts and Culture Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The AFAC Grant for Creative and…
AFAC: Music Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arab Fund for Arts and Culture Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The AFAC Music Grant Program, established by the Arab…
AFAC: Performing Arts Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arab Fund for Arts and Culture Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The AFAC Performing Arts Grant Program…
AFAC: The Arab Documentary Photography Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arab Fund for Arts and Culture Amount: US $7,000 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Arab Documentary Photography…
AFAC: Training & Regional Events Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arab Fund for Arts and Culture Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The AFAC Training & Regional Events grant,…
AFAC: Visual Arts Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arab Fund for Arts and Culture Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: January 11, 2026 Summary The AFAC Visual Arts Grant Program provides…
AFF Junior Board Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andrew Family Foundation Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Andrew Family Foundation offers the AFF Junior Board Grants to support 501(c)(3)…
Affiliate Fund: Millennium Fund for Children Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Akron Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: May 07, 2025 Summary The Millennium Fund for Children, a…
African American Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The African American Community Fund…
African American Community Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2024 Summary The African American Community Fund…
African American Foundation of Bartholomew County Funder: Heritage Fund - The Community Foundation Fund Type: Field of Interest Fund Purpose: To enhance the quality of life for the African American…
African American Unity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Omaha Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The African American Unity Fund Grant, managed by…
African Arts Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The African Arts Trust Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The African Arts Trust is a charitable organization dedicated…
AfroPoP Rolling Call Overview: Ongoing rolling call for documentary and narrative features for AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange series. What They Fund: - Documentary films - Narrative feature…
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.
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.
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.