Grants for Arts

Last updated August 29, 2026

There are currently 4,915 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	YoungArts National Competition Grant	YoungArts (National Foundation For Advancement In The Arts Inc.)	Rolling	$250 – $10K
Foundation	McKnight Culture Bearers Fellowship Grant	Indigenous Roots	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	smART Ventures grant Grant	City of Seattle: Office of Arts & Culture	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	NYSCA Arts Bring Change (ABC) Grants	New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Woman's Exchange: Program Grants	Woman's Exchange Inc Of Sarasota	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Emerging Artist Scholarship Program	Monmouth County Arts Council Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Bloomfield Family Foundation Grant	Bloomfield Family Foundation	Rolling	Up to $15K
State	Arts & Entertainment (A&E) Districts	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CCAR Grants Program	The Council for Canadian American	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GHCF: Community Building Grants Program	Grays Harbor Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $30K
Foundation	AHCMC: Wheaton Cultural Project Grants	Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomer	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Arts Build Community: Incubation Grants	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Kodiak Community Foundation Grant Program	The Alaska Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	SCF Community Grants	Shenandoah Community Foundation	Rolling	$250 – $10K
Foundation	Entergy’s Open Grants Program - Mississippi	Entergy Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Prebys Sparx Challenge	The Conrad Prebys Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Montgomery Family Fund Grant	Shiawassee Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Texas Medal of Arts Original Artwork Commission	Texas Cultural Trust Council	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Impact100 Milwaukee Grant	Impact 100 Greater Milwaukee Inc	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Arts and Humanities Education Project Grant Program (AHEP)	DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Arts Education and Public Engagement Grants (For organizations or projects with budgets up to $50,000)	Onion Foundation	Rolling	Up to $23K
Foundation	Gilbert and Thyra Plass Charitable Trust Grant	The Gilbert & Thyra Plass	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Fund for Ravenswood Grant Program	Parkersburg Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Williamsport Lycoming Competitive Grant Cycle	First Community Foundation Partnership	Rolling	Up to $110K

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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.

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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