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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$2,000,000 total annual distribution
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grant Program Overview: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County awards approximately $2 million annually through their Community Grants cycle to support nonprofits addressing pressing local…

$2,000 - $20,000 (Program Grant); $20,000 - $40,000 (General Operating)
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grant Program Geographic Scope: Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties Award Range: - Program Grant: $2,000 - $20,000 - General Operating: $20,000 - $40,000 Focus Areas: Arts, culture,…

SILO RIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · May 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Grant Program Funder: Silo Ridge Community Foundation (SRCF) Geographic Scope: Amenia-Wassaic area, New York Focus Areas: - Arts - Education - Community services - Health - Conservation…

$2,000,000 total pool
REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grant Program Funder: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Award Amount: $2 million total distributed annually Geographic Scope: Santa Cruz County, California Program Overview: The…

$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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grant Program Purpose: General grant support for charitable and community improvement purposes. Eligibility: - Registered 501(c)(3) charitable organizations - Units of government or…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grant Program- Two-year General Operating Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: June 25, 2025 Summary The…

RED LODGE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grantmaking Program Geographic Scope: Carbon County, Montana Funder: Red Lodge Area Community Foundation Overview: Annual grant program offering small, one-year grants to Carbon County…

Up to US $5,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley offers…

COTTAGE GROVE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · November 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Geographic Scope: Cottage Grove area, Oregon Overview: The Cottage Grove Community Foundation awards grants to non-profit and school-based organizations helping children, families,…

SHENANDOAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · July 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Geographic Scope: Shenandoah County, Virginia Focus Areas: - Arts and Culture - Civic Affairs - Education - Environment - Health - Family, Child, and Social Services - Innovative…

OTTAWA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Overview: OCCF awards grants annually to support charitable programs and initiatives that address current and emerging needs in the fields of education, health and social services,…

MERRICK FOUNDATION INC · January 2, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Overview: Merrick Foundation provides competitive grants to support diverse programs and organizations serving Merrick County. The foundation carefully considers each application to…

LAS VEGAS NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY FOUN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Status: Grant cycle currently closed; next cycle opening information available Geographic Scope: San Miguel and Mora Counties, New Mexico Eligibility: - Organizations located in or…

$700 - $15,000
Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Trust · November 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Overview: The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Community Grants program provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County. The program awards…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST ALABAMA · November 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Grants Funder: Community Foundation of West Alabama Geographic Scope: West Alabama area communities Established: 1999 Purpose The Community Foundation of West Alabama makes grants for…

Up to $2,500
BRUNSWICK ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP · February 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Funder: Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) Program Status: Active and accepting applications annually Geographic Scope: Brunswick and Columbus counties, North Carolina…

Up to $10,000
SPUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · November 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Overview: Spur Community Foundation's Community Grants support organizations that enrich the quality of life in the Wood River Valley. These grants support a wide range of…

Up to $18,000
Mt Pleasant Area Community Fnd · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Grants Funder: Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation (MPACF) Geographic Scope: Isabella County, Michigan Mission: Enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Isabella County, now and…

Varies by project (recent grants ranged from approximately $1,000 to $25,000+)
ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation (ACCF), in partnership with The Norma Foundation Geographic Scope: Ashland County, Ohio Purpose: Support programs or projects of…

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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