Last updated June 17, 2026
There are currently 4,960 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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 Development Grants- Regular Grants (greater than $10,000) Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Abell Foundation Inc. Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Abell…
Community Endowment of Lexington Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for MetroWest Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Community Endowment of Lexington Grant Program aims to foster…
Community Engaged Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Community Engaged Project Grants…
Community Engagement Grants (CEG): Arts Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA)…
Community Engagement Grants (CEG): New Work Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 30, 2025 Summary The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) offers…
Community Enhancement Grant (Community Fund) Funder: Caring Community Foundation (CCF) Purpose: Support community enhancement projects engaged in education, healthcare, the arts, and/or community…
Community Enhancement Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Diego County Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Community Enhancement Program, funded by San Diego County, supports local…
Community Enrichment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Community Enrichment Grant, offered by the Community…
Community Enrichment Grants Funder: Outer Banks Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Dare County and all Outer Banks communities, from Corolla to Ocracoke Island Focus Areas: - Arts & culture -…
Overview _We review and decline / award sponsorship requests on a first come, first serve basis beginning each fiscal year start of April 1, so the earlier you apply, the better! Once a request has…
Community First Arts Grants Funder: National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) American Rescue Plan (ARP) Grant to Local Arts Agencies, administered by Mammoth Lakes Recreation Funding Details - Total…
Community Foundation Annual Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, established in…
Community Foundation for Oak Park Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Oak Park Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation for Oak Park…
Community Foundation For Perry County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation for Perry…
Community Foundation Grants Overview: The Community Foundation of Whitley County awards grants to deserving nonprofits and community organizations throughout the year to enhance quality of life in…
Overview Community Foundation of Des Moines County Grant Every year, the Community Foundation of Des Moines County distributes grants to area nonprofits. Origin and Purpose The Grants and Due…
Community Foundation of Jackson County: Fall Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Jackson County Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of Jackson County offers…
Community Foundation of Lafayette Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lafayette Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 01, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of Lafayette…
Community Foundation of Lyon County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of Lyon…
Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of…
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.