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…
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.
Coast Electric Community Trust (CECT) Operation Round Up (ORU) Grants Focus Areas: Community development, youth programs, environmental projects, and community improvement initiatives Geographic…
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…
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…
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 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colburn Foundation Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Colburn Foundation Grant supports organizations dedicated to classical music,…
Colcom Foundation Grant: Local Environment & Community Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colcom Foundation Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Colcom Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing local…
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…
Colgate/Flaherty Global Filmmaker in Residence Organization: International Film Seminars Inc (The Flaherty) in partnership with Colgate University Geographic Scope: International; based at Colgate…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 (CAA) Conference Registration Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: College Art Association Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The College Art Association (CAA) offers Annual…
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…
College of Arts and Architecture General Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The College of Arts and Architecture General…
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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