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.

5,129 grants
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Delaware Division of the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Delaware Division of the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

YERBA BUENA COMMUNITY BENEFIT DISTRICT · April 22, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Benefit Fund — Community Well-Being Funder: Yerba Buena Partnership with support from district residents, businesses, and donations Overview: Annual grants to support projects and events…

WEST HARLEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACE TRACK AND CASINO · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting · February 17, 2027 · Annual Foundation

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…

Edward H Daveis Benevolent Fund · February 17, 2027 · Annual Foundation

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…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · February 17, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Building Grant Program Status: Active competitive grant program Geographic Scope: Statewide Maine (all 16 counties) Focus Areas: Arts, education, environment, economic development, human…

$5,000 - $30,000
GRAYS HARBOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

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…

ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Connector Grants – Creative Individuals Overview: Grant program for creative individuals focused on community engagement and connection. Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg County (inferred)…

ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Connector Grants – Nonprofits Overview: Grant program for nonprofit organizations focused on community engagement and connection. Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg County (inferred) Eligible…

ARTSBUILD · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Oregon Cultural Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

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)…

THE BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Varies (example: $3,000+ available)
CARING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Enhancement Grant (Community Fund) Funder: Caring Community Foundation (CCF) Purpose: Support community enhancement projects engaged in education, healthcare, the arts, and/or community…

San Diego County · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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