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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CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

CNYCF: Community Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central New York Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Central New York Community Foundation offers the Community…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coastal Bend Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Coastal Bend Community Foundation…

THE COBY FOUNDATION LTD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coby Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coby Foundation Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Coby Foundation Grant is dedicated to supporting non-profit organizations in the Mid-Atlantic…

COFFEYVILLE AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Mission The mission of the Coffeyville Area Community Foundation is to endow funds to improve the quality of life for people of the Coffeyville Area.  Goals * To build permanent funds for…

COLBURN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Colburn Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colburn Foundation Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Colburn Foundation Grant supports organizations dedicated to classical music,…

US $1,000 - US $15,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coleman County Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Abilene Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Coleman County Foundation Grant…

INTERNATIONAL FILM SEMINARS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Colgate/Flaherty Global Filmmaker in Residence Organization: International Film Seminars Inc (The Flaherty) in partnership with Colgate University Geographic Scope: International; based at Colgate…

CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR NEW YORK CITY INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Collaborative Impact Grant Funder: Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) Program Type: Pilot program launched summer 2024 Geographic Scope: New York City (all five boroughs) - one…

SCIENTIFIC & CULTURAL COLLABORATIVE · Closed · Annual Foundation

Collaborative SCFD K-12 Grant Purpose: Created for interdisciplinary teaching teams to connect cultural organizations to their K-12 classrooms. Geographic Scope: K-12 public and charter schools…

US $25,000 - US $75,000
TERRA FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN ART · Rolling / Open Foundation

Collections Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Terra Foundation for American Art Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Terra Foundation for American Art offers…

Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Collections-Related Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carl And Marilynn Thoma Foundation Last Updated: April 19, 2024 Summary The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation offers Collections-Related Grants for…

THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Collective Futures Fund: New Projects Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $8,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Collective Futures Fund…

THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Collective Futures Fund: Ongoing Platforms Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $8,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Collective Futures Fund…

THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Collective Futures Fund: Sustaining Practice Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Collective Futures…

NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Collective Imagination for Spatial Justice  At New England Foundation for the Arts, we believe that public art has the power to shift public culture and change the future, for the better.…

College Art Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

College Art Association (CAA) Member Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: College Art Association Amount: Up to US $250 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The College Art Association (CAA) Member…

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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