Last updated June 17, 2026
There are currently 4,960 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Community Impact Grants Formerly Known As: CFSEK General Fund Grants Geographic Scope: Southeast Kansas region Purpose: Fund programs focusing on community benefit and improvement Focus Areas: -…
Community Impact Grants Funder: Suffolk Foundation Geographic Scope: Suffolk and Western Tidewater, Virginia Status: Active annual grant program Program Overview The Suffolk Foundation's primary…
Community Impact Grants - Environment & Animal Welfare / Community Development / Arts, Culture, & Historic Preservation Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County Amount: US…
Community Impact Grants Funder: Columbus Jewish Foundation (partner of JewishColumbus) Geographic Scope: Columbus, Ohio area and Israel/Overseas Program Overview: The Community Impact Committee (CIC)…
Community Impact Program Overview: Through this unique program, the Edina Community Foundation partners with Edina residents to start and run valuable projects and programs that directly impact the…
Community Impact: L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund, established by the Greater…
Community Investment Funds Overview: The Community Investment Funds are the signature grant cycle managed by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia in which funds are invested in…
Overview Community Involvement Program Guidelines We believe that the well-being of our communities has a direct bearing on the success of Hallmark and our employees. The mission of our Community…
Community Makerspace Scholarship Funder: Rural Action Inc (OH, US) Award Amount: Full-year Makerspace membership (a $400 value) Funding Source: Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission Purpose…
Community Needs Grants Overview: Each year, Community Needs Grants are awarded to charitable organizations serving Chippewa County. Geographic Scope: Chippewa County, Wisconsin Funding Focus Areas: -…
Community Needs/Marvin Unrestricted Fund Grants Overview: The Foundation for Northwest Illinois awards grants from the Community Needs/Marvin Unrestricted Fund to support nonprofit organizations…
Overview Mission The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc. promotes, preserves, perpetuates, and encourages the music, culture, and heritage of communities in Louisiana through…
Community Partnership Grants: Jazz & Heritage In-School Education Programs in Music, Arts, and Cultural Traditions Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Amount: Up to US…
Community Partnership Grants: Jazz & Heritage Media – Documentation + Creation Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: May 23, 2025…
Community Partnership Grants: Jazz & Heritage Presenting: Festivals and Concerts in Music and Performing Arts Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500…
Community Placemaking Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metro Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The Community Placemaking Grants program aims to empower local…
Community Possible Grant Program: Play, Work, & Home Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: US Bancorp Foundation Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Community Possible Grant Program by U.S. Bank aims to…
Community Power Initiative (CPI) Launched: June 2024 Purpose: Provide multi-year, general operating support to nonprofits serving Marin County residents. Designed to reduce administrative burden,…
Community Power-Building for Birth and Parenting Justice Grant Program Funder: SisterSong: The National Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective Status: This grant program page contains…
Community Relations and Innovation (CRI) Fund Status: Active grant program (inaugural round completed in 2023) Geographic Scope: Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana Eligibility: - Individual…
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.
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.
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.