Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,610 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,905; from 2,547 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $267.2M; across 2,610 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 232 with a published date

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CHCF: Innovation Grant Capitol Hill Community Foundation · Foundation Mar 29, 2027 · $5K – $15K The CHCF Innovation Grant supports organizations in the Capitol Hill community with funding between $5,000 and $15,000. This grant is aimed at fostering innovative programming and outreach to serve new audiences.	Mar 29, 2027	$5K – $15K
Fall and Spring Grants Capitol Hill Community Foundation · Foundation Mar 29, 2027 · Up to $3K	Mar 29, 2027	Up to $3K
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest (2-Dimensional) Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United S Tates Auxiliary · Foundation ~March · $37K Each year, more than 4,000 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary's Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest.	~March	$37K
Blossom Hill Fellowship Program Blossom Hill Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · Up to $50K The Blossom Hill Fellowship Program funds sustainable programs, products, or projects in various disciplines including education, science, technology, art and others to respond to humanitarian needs.	~March	Up to $50K
3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United S Tates Auxiliary · Foundation ~March · $6K This contest exclusively accepts three-dimensional art pieces as part of the VFW Auxiliary's patriotic art contest program. It recognizes up-and-coming artists and encourages patriotism in youth.	~March	$6K
CMAB Public Art Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Mar 31, 2027 · Varies The CMAB Public Art Grant provides funds for the completion of well-planned permanent or temporary works of public art that are accessible to the general public without cost, in Region 7W, MN.	Mar 31, 2027	Varies
Castro Valley Arts Foundation Scholarship Castro Valley Arts Foundation · Foundation ~March · Varies	~March	Varies
G. N. Wilcox Trust Grant - Capital Project George N Wilcox General Trust · Foundation Apr 1, 2027 · Up to $500K The G. N. Wilcox Trust Grant for Capital Projects supports small capital initiatives or equipment expenses under $500,000. It primarily targets 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii, emphasizing community service and board participation.	Apr 1, 2027	Up to $500K
Woods Family Foundation Grants Edwin and Jeanne Woods Family Foundation · Foundation Apr 1, 2027 · Up to $25K The Edwin and Jeanne Woods Family Foundation, established in 2004, focuses on supporting charitable initiatives in Northern Santa Barbara and Southern San Luis Obispo counties.	Apr 1, 2027	Up to $25K
Community Building Grants Grays Harbor Community Foundation · Foundation Apr 1, 2027 · $5K – $30K Grants to benefit and continuously invest in the community. The Foundation addresses community needs by supporting nonprofit community organizations throughout Grays Harbor County.	Apr 1, 2027	$5K – $30K
Modernism Week Scholarship Program Made · Foundation ~April · $1K – $5K Modernism Week's proceeds provide scholarships to local students pursuing college educations in architecture and design-related fields, in addition to supporting local and state preservation organizations and neighborhood groups in their…	~April	$1K – $5K
Artist Commissions Afro Charities Inc · Foundation ~April · Varies Afro Charities invites contemporary artists to explore the AFRO Archives and supports their research and artistic production.	~April	Varies
Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Capital & Special Project Grants Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation ~April · $1K – $1M The Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation provides grants to support charitable organizations dedicated to promoting and preserving the Arts and Humanities, particularly in Central Indiana.	~April	$1K – $1M
Anderson Children's Foundation Grants Anderson Childrens Foundation · Foundation ~April · Varies The Anderson Children's Foundation funds nonprofit programs serving children and youth in the Coachella Valley of California (health, education, recreation, arts).	~April	Varies
Arthur Jordan Foundation Grant Arthur Jordan Foundation · Foundation ~April · $5K – $15K The Arthur Jordan Foundation Grant supports organizations in Marion County, focusing on fine arts, higher education, and community service.	~April	$5K – $15K
Arts in Rural Places Grant South Arts Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $3K The Arts in Rural Places Grant, offered by South Arts, aims to enhance access to the arts in rural and isolated communities across nine southern states.	Rolling	$500 – $3K
North Idaho Grants- Bonner County Fund for Arts Enhancement Idaho Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~May · $3K – $12K The Bonner County Fund for Arts Enhancement provides funding to enhance artistic programs in Bonner County.	~May	$3K – $12K
Arts for All Partnership Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation ~May · Up to $8K The Arts for All Partnership Grant, established in 2015, focuses on enhancing arts accessibility for underserved communities in the Capital Region.	~May	Up to $8K
CMAB Artist Learning Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation May 21, 2027 · Varies The CMAB Artist Learning Grant supports Region 7W artists (18+, resident of Benton/Sherburne/Stearns/Wright County, MN; US citizen or permanent resident) with tuition/materials for arts classes, workshops, conferences, or non-degree…	May 21, 2027	Varies
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Production Grant - AFI Directing Workshop for Women Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc · Foundation ~May · Varies Production grant given each Spring to a participant at the Los Angeles-based American Film Institute's Directing Workshop for Women.	~May	Varies
Adrienne Shelly Award for Best Female Director - Columbia University Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc · Foundation ~May · Varies Award granted each Spring to a promising filmmaker at Columbia University School of the Arts Film Division.	~May	Varies
Adrienne Shelly Excellence in Filmmaking Award - Nantucket Film Festival Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc · Foundation ~May · Varies Award presented at the Nantucket Film Festival each Spring to a female writer/director who shows outstanding achievement in the art of filmmaking.	~May	Varies
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Finishing Funds Grant - New York Women in Film & Television Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc · Foundation ~May · Varies Finishing funds grant awarded each Spring to a promising filmmaker through partnership with New York Women in Film & Television.	~May	Varies
Adrienne Shelly Screenwriting Fellowship - Tribeca Film Institute Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc · Foundation ~May · Varies Screenwriting fellowship awarded each May at the annual Tribeca Film Festival through partnership with Tribeca Film Institute.	~May	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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,905 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 7, 2026, 2,610 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,547 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,905 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 232 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

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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