Last updated June 17, 2026
There are currently 4,960 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Community Arts Grants Funder: Arts Council of New Orleans Geographic Scope: New Orleans, Louisiana Status: Active program listed on Arts New Orleans website Overview: Arts New Orleans offers…
Community Arts Grants Funder: Mobile Arts Council (MAC) Geographic Scope: Mobile area, Alabama Award Amount: Multiple stipends of $1,000-$1,800 (varies by year; 2019 offered four $1,000 stipends;…
Community Arts Grants 2026 Status: Application form is currently closed Geographic Scope: Dublin, Ohio area Funder: Dublin Arts Council Contact Information: - Email: dempsey@dublinarts.org - Phone:…
Rolling deadline: 60 days before project begins. For community arts learning projects.
Community Arts Mini Grants Administrator: Delaware Valley Arts Alliance Geographic Scope: Sullivan County, NY Eligibility: Artists, writers, and arts/cultural non-profits active in Sullivan County…
Community Arts Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Zellerbach Family Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Community Arts Program supports vibrant…
Community Arts Project Support (CAPS) Organizational Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February…
Community Assistance Fund (CAF) Grant Funder: Junior League of Beaumont Inc Overview: The Community Assistance Fund is designed to respond to the short-term needs of non-profit agencies. Twice a…
Community Based Organizations: Arts Access Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts Amount: Up to US $1,250 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Community Based…
Community Based Organizations: Project Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts Amount: US $2,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Community Based…
Community Benefits Grant (CBG) Funder: West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) Status: Applications for the 2025 CBG are now closed. The next cycle details have not yet been announced. Geographic…
Community Betterment Grant Program Overview: Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grants fund small-to-medium sized projects with grants that support qualified organizations seeking to improve the…
Community Building Grant Program Status: Active competitive grant program Geographic Scope: Statewide Maine (all 16 counties) Focus Areas: Arts, education, environment, economic development, human…
Community Building Grant Program Funder: Maine Community Foundation (Edward H Daveis Benevolent Fund) Geographic Scope: Statewide Maine (all 16 counties) Purpose: This grant program supports projects…
Community Building Grant Program Funder: Maine Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Statewide Maine Maximum Award: $10,000 Status: Active and accepting applications Purpose Supports projects and…
Community Building Grants Funder: Grays Harbor Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Grays Harbor County, Washington Award Amount: $5,000 - $30,000 Overview Grants to benefit and continuously invest…
Community Connector Grants – Creative Individuals Overview: Grant program for creative individuals focused on community engagement and connection. Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg County (inferred)…
Community Connector Grants – Nonprofits Overview: Grant program for nonprofit organizations focused on community engagement and connection. Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg County (inferred) Eligible…
Community Cultural Connections Grants Overview: Community Cultural Connections grants began in 2012 in response to Chattanooga's city-wide cultural plan Imagine Chattanooga 20/20. Purpose: Make arts…
Community Cultural Participation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Cultural Trust Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Community Cultural Participation 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.
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.
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.