Overview General Operating Support Grants The Collier Community Foundation provides program grant funding to nonprofits for programs that demonstrate measurable results in addressing community needs.…
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.
Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Collins C. Diboll Private Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Collins C. Diboll…
Collins Foundation GO Grants (formerly Responsive Grantmaking) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Collins Foundation Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The Collins Foundation GO Grants support organizations in…
Collins Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Collins Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $7,500 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Collins Foundation, established by William and Ruth…
Color Me Country Artist Grant Fund Funder: TK Dubs Productions d.b.a. Color Me Country Foundation (501(c)(3) non-profit) Location: Durham, NC 27702 Mission To support the underrepresented voices of…
Color the Curb: School Safety Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Color the Curb: School…
Colorado Arts Partnership (CAP) Grants Program Status: Superseded/Evolved into Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth (EAL) Grant; original CAP program cycle information is from 2022-2023…
Colorado Change Leader Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Colorado Change…
Colorado State income tax incentive designed to support capital improvement projects that bolster creative industries and mixed-use spaces accessible to the public.
Grant helping organizations and communities create art and cultural activities through general operating support funding.
Colorado Creates Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade Amount: US $4,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Colorado Creates…
Program certifying communities that contribute to Colorado's economy through creativity, culture, and the arts.
COLORES Design Awards Overview: A design awards program offered by AIA Houston (listed as major program). Contact: AIA Houston | 902 Commerce St, Houston, TX 77002 | Phone: +1 713 520 0155 Note:…
Columbia Bank Foundation Community Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbia Bank Foundation Amount: US $7,500 - US $15,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Columbia Bank Foundation…
Columbia County Creative Catalyst Grant Funder: Columbia County government, administered by CREATE council on the arts Geographic Scope: Columbia County, New York Target Audience: Emerging artists…
Columbus Foundation: Arts & Culture Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The Columbus Foundation's Arts & Culture Fund Grant supports…
ComEd Powering the Arts Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: League Of Chicago Theatres Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary Overview League of Chicago Theatres The League…
Supports activities in Texas Congressional districts that commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Communication and Public Opinion Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United States-Japan Foundation Amount: Up to ¥1,900,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Communication and Public Opinion…
Communities Thrive Organizational Project Grant Overview: Supports small and mid-sized arts organizations in the production and presentation of artistic works in all disciplines, accessible to the…
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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