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	Michael Ballhaus Residency Award	Friends of Villa Aurora & Thomas Mann	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ellen Hamada Fashion Design Scholarship Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lane County Cultural Coalition Grant	Oregon Cultural Trust	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Capitol Hill Community Foundation Fall and Spring Grants	Capitol Hill Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Peninsula Activities: Mary E. and Curtis M. Chappell Jr. Fund Grant	Hampton Roads Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Helen Pumphrey Denit Charitable Trust Grant	Helen Pumphrey Denit Tr Char & Educ Purposes	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Enrichment Grants	Reachout Crestview	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MFA Fellowship Grant	Dedalus Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	CHCF: Mini-Grants	Capitol Hill Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	City of Berkeley: Civic Arts- General Operating Support Grant	Berkeley Civic Arts Commission (BCAC)	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Impact100 Metro Detroit Grant Program	Impact100 Detroit	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Moulton Family Fund Grant	Redwood Foundation for Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ArtPrenticeship	Creative Waco	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation: Organization Grants	Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Boston Cultural Council Organizational Grants (MA)	City of Boston	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Idaho Botanical Garden Donation Requests Grant	Idaho Botanical Gardens Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Richard Martin Exhibition Award Grant	Costume Society of America	Rolling	Up to $900
Foundation	NCU Fellowship	Black Public Media Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Richard E. Cytowic Nonfiction Fellowship Grant	Virginia Center for the Creative Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation Grant	Geo & Grace Long Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Valley Arts & Culture Fund Grant	The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	McClure Family Foundation Grant	Mcclure Family Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Engagement Grants (CEG): New Work	The Bronx Council on the Arts	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Grantmaking and Capacity Building Program	Memphis Equity Through Arts Inc	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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