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 Foundation of Northern Rosebud County: Signature Community Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary…
Community Foundation of Randolph County Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Randolph County Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of Randolph County…
Community Foundation of South Alabama: Arts and Culture Competitive Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Alabama Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: May 16, 2025…
Community Foundation of the Virginias Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc.…
Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair…
Community Foundation of Van Buren County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of Van…
Community Foundation of West Alabama: Community Grants- Regular Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Alabama Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of…
Community Foundation: Keuka Area Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $500 - US $4,500 Last Updated: November 14, 2024…
Community Fund Funder: Porter County Community Foundation Inc (PCCF) Geographic Scope: Porter County, Indiana Focus Areas: - Youth programs - Health and human services - Animal welfare - Arts and…
Community Fund Overview: The Community Fund is an unrestricted fund that makes grants responsive to the community's greatest needs. Geographic Scope: Cattaraugus County, NY Funding Cycles: Two annual…
Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adirondack Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $1,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2025 Summary The Community Fund for the Gore…
Community Fund for Theresa Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Community Fund for Theresa,…
Community Fund Grant Funder: Arts Council Napa Valley, supported by the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Geographic Scope: Napa County, California Award Amount: $2,000 - $5,000 per grant;…
Community Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cambridge Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Community Fund Grants by the Cambridge Community…
Community Fund Grants Funder: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Sioux Falls area and surrounding regions (South Dakota) Program Overview: The Community Fund provides grants to…
Community Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Community Fund Grants, managed by the Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County,…
Community Fund Grants Overview: The most flexible and responsive of the Marshall County Community Foundation's funds for addressing current and emerging needs in Marshall County. Geographic Scope:…
Community Fund Grants Funder: Four Way Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Josephine County and surrounding areas in Oregon (target service area) Overview: The Four Way Community Foundation awards…
Community Fund Grants (Fulton County Community Foundation) Award Amount: Varies; examples from 2017 range from $1,000 to $30,000 Impact Grants Geographic Scope: Fulton County, Indiana Focus Areas:…
Community Fund Grants (Miami County Community Foundation) Award Amount: Varies; examples from 2017 range from $1,000 to $10,000 Geographic Scope: Miami County, Indiana Focus Areas: Multiple…
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.