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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	ComEd Powering the Arts Program Grant	League Of Chicago Theatres	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation: Grant for Arts	Max and Marian Farash Charitable	Rolling	$4K – $48K
Foundation	OAC Community Arts Experience Grants	Oklahoma Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Rural Murals Grant Program	Kansas Department of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	McKnight Artist Fellowships for Writers Grant	The Loft	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Marathon County: Community Arts Grants	Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Community Event Sponsorships	Community Foundation of Western	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OAC Capitol Art Field Trip Grants	Oklahoma Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Keystone Savings Foundation Grant - Requests Under $25,000	Keystone Savings Foundation	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Brown County Community Fdn. Competitive Grants	Brown County Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival - Best Documentary Feature Award	Zeitgeist Center for Arts And	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Jay Cash Scholarship Fund Grant	Columbus Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Arts in Alternative Education Community Partnership Grant	Oklahoma Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Statewide Community Re-grants Program: Individual Artist Grant	Greene County Council on the Arts	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Pablo's Business Directed Giving Grant	Pablo Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Culture Blocks for Organizations	Arts & Science Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts	The Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Teaching Artist Grants (Public School Teaching Artist)	The Arts Council of the Southern Finger	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Arts Vibrancy Endowment’s- Individual Artist Award Grant	Juneau Community Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Freeman Family Foundation Grant	Freeman Family Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grants	South Arts Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Programming and Project Support Grants for Organizations	Southeastern Minnesota Arts	Rolling	$3K – $11K
Foundation	Arts Fund for Region One- Project Grants	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	$500 – $1K
Foundation	Arlington Youth Foundation Grant	Gene & Jerry Jones Arlington Youth	Rolling	Varies

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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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