Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,610 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,905; from 2,547 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $267.2M; across 2,610 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 232 with a published date

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Statewide Community Re-grants Program: Individual Artist Grant Greene County Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Statewide Community Re-grants Program, administered by the CREATE Council on the Arts, provides funds to empower individual artists in Columbia, Greene, and Schoharie Counties.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Pablo's Business Directed Giving Grant Pablo Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to US $2,000 Pablo's Business Directed Giving (BDG) is an initiative by Pablo Foundation to support local 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the Eau Claire area.	Not published	Up to US $2,000
Culture Blocks for Organizations Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County that supports cultural experiences planned with resident involvement and presented at libraries, recreation centers, parks, and relevant community spaces.	Not published	Varies
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts The Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Southern Prize and State Fellowships are open to visual artists in the nine-state region to support, expose, and celebrate the breadth, depth, and diversity of artistic excellence.	Not published	Varies
Teaching Artist Grants (Public School Teaching Artist) The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Supports sequential, arts education projects for K-12 students through in-school or after-school projects. Also called Public School Teaching Artist grants.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Arts Vibrancy Endowment’s- Individual Artist Award Grant Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Arts Vibrancy Endowment’s Individual Artist Award supports artists residing in Juneau by funding specific short-term projects that enhance their creative work.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Freeman Family Foundation Grant Freeman Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Freeman Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance Virginia communities by funding organizations dedicated to the arts, children, and environmental causes.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grants South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grants, offered by South Arts, support the professional growth of presenters, programmers, and curators in the Southern U.S. These grants facilitate travel to conferences, workshops, and…	Not published	Up to $1K
Programming and Project Support Grants for Organizations Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $11K The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) offers Programming and Project Support Grants for organizations to fund activities in arts creation, performance, publication, and exhibition.	Not published	$3K – $11K
Arlington Youth Foundation Grant Gene & Jerry Jones Arlington Youth · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of Arlington youth through significant financial contributions.	Not published	Varies
Community Ticket Subsidy Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Wellik Foundation Grant Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of The Wellik Foundation is to preserve the unique quality of life of the Wickenburg area.	Not published	Varies
Quarterly Impact Grants Grays Harbor Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Smaller grant awards available on a quarterly basis to benefit and continuously invest in the community. Part of the Foundation's multiple grant cycles each calendar year.	Not published	Up to $5K
AE Foundation: Theatre Grant Actors' Equity Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K The Actors' Equity Foundation, established in 1962, is dedicated to supporting the professional theatre community through grants.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Leonard and Renee Minsky Fund for Arts Education Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Leonard and Renee Minsky Fund for Arts Education Grant, administered by the Maine Community Foundation, supports professional artists collaborating with teachers to integrate arts into public schools for grades 3-5 in Penobscot and…	Not published	Up to $1K
Eveleth Community Foundation Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Eveleth Community Foundation Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the Eveleth area, focusing on arts, education, community development, environmental sustainability, and human services.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Grants Accelerator Program (GAP) World Arts West · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K Addresses historical inequities in private philanthropy and government funding sector. Provides tailored grant writing support to cultural dance companies.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Maryland Traditions - Heritage Awards Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies Heritage Awards recognize long-term achievement in the traditional arts. County Government, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, Regional, State Colleges, State University	Not published	Varies
Philip L. Graham Fund Grant Philip L Graham Fund co Graham Holdings Company · Foundation Not published · $30K – $75K The Philip L. Graham Fund Grant focuses on enhancing the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area through substantial annual grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.	Not published	$30K – $75K
Excel, New Horizons, Arts, Technology, Educator Enrichment (AKA STEPS) and Ventures Grant Hamilton Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Hamilton Education Foundation (HEF) supports educational enrichment for students and educators in the Hamilton School District through various grants.	Not published	Up to $2K
Taconic Hills Education Enrichment Fund/Arts &Humanities Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Taconic Hills Education Enrichment Fund and the Arts & Humanities Fund support diverse educational projects within the Taconic Hills Central School District.	Not published	Up to $2K
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Grant Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Grant supports local communities through charitable contributions, focusing on areas such as arts, education, and human services.	Not published	Varies
Individual Artist Fellowship Awards Grant New Jersey State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · $4K – $32K The Individual Artist Fellowship Awards, offered by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, support practicing artists in New Jersey to pursue their artistic goals.	Not published	$4K – $32K
Arts Organization Development Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Arts Organization Development Grant offers up to $10,000 for nonprofit arts organizations in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright counties.	Not published	Up to $10K

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About 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,905 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 7, 2026, 2,610 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,547 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,905 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 232 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

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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