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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Varies (approximately $350,000 annually distributed)
PORTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · August 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

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…

Not to exceed $2,500
GREATER OLEAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DBA · October 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

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…

ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

NORTHERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

$2,000 - $5,000
ARTS COUNCIL NAPA VALLEY · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

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;…

HERITAGE FUND - THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

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…

Varies by grant cycle (e.g., Spring 2023: $107,981 total awarded)
MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

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:…

Four Way Community Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Up to US $25,000
CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

NORTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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:…

AKRON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Fund Grants: Arts & Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: Akron Community Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Akron Community Foundation offers Community Fund Grants focused on…

$10,000 - $15,000
THE SUMMIT LEAGUE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Giving Fund Funder: The Summit League (CA, US) Overview: The Summit League Community Giving Fund provides grants to support community organizations in the Silicon Valley and San Jose areas.…

WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Giving Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Westminster Legacy Foundation Last Updated: July 12, 2025 Summary The Westminster Community Foundation's Community Giving Program aims to enhance…

US $500 - US $15,000
FARGO-MOORHEAD AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Corporation Amount: US $500 - US $15,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The FM Area Foundation's Community Grant…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MUNCIE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Last Updated: November 20, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County offers…

$1,000 - $10,000
MCCF INC · September 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Grant Program Funder: Mason County Community Foundation (MCCF, Inc.) Geographic Scope: Mason County, WV (applicant must be located in Mason County or program must serve Mason County…

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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