ARTSFUND · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Accelerator Grant Program Funder: ArtsFund (WA, US) Status: Referenced in ArtsFund navigation but no detailed program information provided in available materials Overview 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.
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SUFFOLK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Community Action Coalition of Virginia Fund Funder: Suffolk Foundation Geographic Scope: Suffolk and Western Tidewater, Virginia Status: Active annual funding program Program Overview A funding…
Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Action Grants - Arts and Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silicon Valley Community Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Community Action Grants - Arts and Culture program by…
$1,000 - $3,000
DOWNTOWN OKLAHOMA CITY INITIATIVES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Action Micro-Grants Funder: Downtown Oklahoma City Initiatives (DOKC) in partnership with Urban Land Institute (ULI) Oklahoma Overview: Micro-grants program to fund individuals or…
THE GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Community and Cultural Vibrancy RFP Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati region Focus Areas: - Safe public spaces and accessible parks - Behavioral health and wellness initiatives - Thriving arts and…
$28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected
MORGAN HILL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · October 19, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Community and School Grants Funder: Morgan Hill Community Foundation (MHCF) Geographic Scope: Morgan Hill area and Morgan Hill Unified School District (MHUSD) boundaries, California Status: Active…
US $1,000 - US $5,000
Saratoga Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Art Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Saratoga Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary Saratoga Arts offers Community Art Grants to fund projects that engage the…
Varies
THE BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Community Arts (CA) Status: Applications are now closed. Overview: Community Arts (CA) grant program supports community-centered arts and culture projects. Geographic Scope: Bronx-based Eligible…
Up to US $10,000
City of Hillsboro, Oregon · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Arts & Culture: Core Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Hillsboro, Oregon Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Community Arts & Culture: Core…
City of Hillsboro, Oregon · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Arts & Culture: Performance Series Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Hillsboro, Oregon Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Community Arts & Culture: Performance Series Grants…
Up to US $3,000
City of Hillsboro, Oregon · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Arts & Culture: Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Hillsboro, Oregon Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Community Arts & Culture: Project Grants…
US $2,000 - US $4,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation
Community Arts Access Tier 1 & 2 Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Dakota Council on the Arts Amount: US $2,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Community Arts Access Tier 1 & 2…
Varies
LANE ARTS COUNCIL · Closed · Annual Foundation
Community Arts Artist Grant Funder: City of Eugene Cultural Services Division, administered by Lane Arts Council Geographic Scope: Eugene, Oregon Purpose: Provides financial support to individual…
HOWARD COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL · May 8, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Community Arts Development (CAD) Grant Funder: Howard County Arts Council Geographic Scope: Howard County, Maryland Overview: The CAD grant program provides operating and project grants to eligible…
CARROLL COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Community Arts Development (CAD) Grants Funder: Carroll County Arts Council Inc (through Maryland State Arts Council resources) Geographic Scope: Carroll County, Maryland Purpose: Bolstering and…
Alaska State Council on the Arts · June 1, 2026 State
Assist small nonprofit Alaskan organizations in developing art programs in underserved areas of the state and/or underserved disciplines. Multiple annual deadlines.
Up to $5,000
WORCESTER COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Closed · Annual Foundation
Community Arts Development Grants Overview: The Worcester County Arts Council's Community Arts Development Grants program is designed to assist local community-based groups to produce and present…
Up to $500
WORCESTER COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · October 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation
Community Arts Development Mini Grants Overview: The MINI-GRANT program provides flexible funding for organizations between the regular grant periods and for emergency or special opportunities. Award…
LEXARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Project Support for Individual Artists Welcome to the LexArts Community Arts Grant program. Community Arts Development Project Grants for Individual Artists provides support for artists to…
LEXARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Program Support for Organizations Welcome to the LexArts Community Arts Grant program. Community Arts Development Program Grants provide an opportunity for arts, cultural and other…
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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