Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,610 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,905; from 2,547 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $267.2M; across 2,610 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 232 with a published date

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Public Humanities Grants Hawaii Council for Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Public Humanities Grants, offered by the Hawaii Council for Humanities, provide up to $10,000 to support innovative public humanities projects.	Not published	Up to $10K
External Agency Fund- Arts + Creative Industries Funding Grant Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Arts + Creative Industries External Agency Grant Program, initiated by the Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government, provides vital funding support to local arts and culture nonprofits.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Creativity Grant for General Operating Support Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies Creativity Grants for General Operating Support strengthen the vitality and sustainability of small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in Maryland. This option is available to organizations only.	Not published	Varies
Central Fund - October Round of Applications Grant Suomen Kulttuurirahasto / The Finnish Cultural Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to €100,000 The Central Fund of the Finnish Cultural Foundation offers grants to support scientific and artistic projects, emphasizing cultural development in Finland.	Not published	Up to €100,000
Champions of Learning Awards The Consortium for Public Education · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual awards program celebrating individuals, organizations, and businesses that create or support outstanding learning experiences for students in Western Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
The Willson Center Public Impact Grant University of Georgia · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Willson Center Public Impact Grant, offered by the University of Georgia, supports faculty-led initiatives that organize conferences, exhibitions, and performances showcasing humanities and arts research.	Not published	Up to $8K
MHC Arts & Humanities Touring Grants Michigan Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The application period for Arts and Humanities Touring Grants opens on March 16, 2026 at 9 a.m. for events occurring between April 1–November 15, 2026.	Not published	Up to $3K
ISF Social Justice Short Film Grant Islamic Scholarship Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The ISF Social Justice Short Film Grant supports emerging Muslim filmmakers in creating impactful short narrative or documentary films that address social justice issues.	Not published	Up to $10K
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant Greater Rochester Community Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The grant recognizes the importance of artists in the region and aims to show respect for artists, create meaningful substantive support, help artists advance their work and career, and mutually benefit individual artists and the region.	Not published	Up to $25K
WAB Woodland Indian Arts Grant Wisconsin Arts Board · Foundation Not published · $2K – $6K The WAB Woodland Indian Arts Grant, managed by the Wisconsin Arts Board, aims to support Native American arts in Wisconsin.	Not published	$2K – $6K
Arts in Neighborhoods Community Event Mini-Grant Fund for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Arts in Neighborhoods Community Event Mini-Grant supports innovative and creative events that engage communities in Greater Louisville.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Thomas L. Law Visual Arts Camp Scholarship Barbara Ingram School for the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports students in visual arts summer programming	Not published	Varies
Kenosha Community Foundation: Creativity by Kids (CBK) Small Grant Kenosha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $750 – $2K The Kenosha Community Foundation's Creativity by Kids (CBK) Small Grant aims to support programs in the arts and understanding of nature, emphasizing cross-cultural and multi-generational initiatives.	Not published	$750 – $2K
MMS Giving Foundation Grant MMS Giving Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The MMS Giving Foundation Grant aims to enhance the lives of individuals and communities in the Pacific Northwest through support for education, arts, and community programs.	Not published	Varies
Live Arts Boston (LAB) Grants Boston Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Live Arts Boston (LAB) Grants, supported by the Boston Foundation, empower performing artists in the Greater Boston area to innovate and create original work.	Not published	Up to $30K
Arts in Education Grants The Frederick Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support arts education programming in Frederick County schools and educational settings. 115 E Church St \| Frederick, MD 21701 \| 301-662-4190	Not published	Varies
Northern Kentucky Creative Placemaking Grant Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Northern Kentucky Creative Placemaking Grant, provided by ArtsWave, aims to enhance arts and cultural heritage projects in Northern Kentucky.	Not published	Up to $10K
Moving Stories: Short-Form Graphic Novels for King County Metro Transit RapidRide Grant 4Culture · Foundation Not published · $54K The 'Moving Stories' project invites six artists to create short-form graphic novels that illustrate narratives from communities along King County Metro's RapidRide lines.	Not published	$54K
Megan Boone Grants for Performing Arts Marion Cultural Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $7K Actress and Director Megan Boone was raised in The Villages and graduated from Belleview High School in 2001.	Not published	$3K – $7K
Jandy Ammons Foundation Grant for Arts Access Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K The grant commissions original artwork by artists with disabilities to be featured throughout TLC's new Austin Collard Residence and Community Center.	Not published	$50K
Arts Build Communities Grants Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville · Foundation Not published · Varies The ABC grant program is funded through specialty license plate sales and administered in cooperation with the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville.	Not published	Varies
Delray Beach Playhouse Ernest G. Simon Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Delray Beach Playhouse Ernest G. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 04 Mar 2027.	Not published	Varies
Artist in Community Grant Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,905 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 7, 2026, 2,610 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,547 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,905 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 232 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

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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