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 state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Community Ticket Subsidy	Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Wellik Foundation Grant	Arizona Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Quarterly Impact Grants	Grays Harbor Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	AE Foundation: Theatre Grant	Actors' Equity Foundation	Rolling	$250 – $1K
Foundation	Leonard and Renee Minsky Fund for Arts Education Grant	Maine Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Eveleth Community Foundation Fund Grant	Duluth-superior Area Community	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	Grants Accelerator Program (GAP)	World Arts West	Rolling	$5K – $50K
State	Maryland Traditions - Heritage Awards	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Philip L. Graham Fund Grant	Philip L Graham Fund co Graham Holdings Company	Rolling	$30K – $75K
Foundation	Excel, New Horizons, Arts, Technology, Educator Enrichment (AKA STEPS) and Ventures Grant	Hamilton Education Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Taconic Hills Education Enrichment Fund/Arts &Humanities Fund Grant	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Grant	Wisconsin Public Service Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Individual Artist Fellowship Awards Grant	New Jersey State Council on the Arts	Rolling	$4K – $32K
Foundation	Arts Organization Development Grant	Central Minnesota Arts Board	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	North Gallery Proposals	Mesa Arts Center Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kelley Hritz Memorial Arts Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of The	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Arts Leadership Residency	Assembly for the Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SVCreates: ArtsEdConnect - Arts Experiences & Materials Grant	Silicon Valley Creates	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Literary Arts Grants: For Writers	South Arts Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Allied Arts and Humanities Grant – Program Support	Bartlesville Community Foundation	Rolling	$750 – $2K
Foundation	Annual Meeting Travel Fund - Student Awards Grant	Society for Ethnomusicology	Rolling	$800
Foundation	Forest County Unrestricted Endowment, Founded by Bill & Judy McDaid Grant	Bridge Builders Community Foundations	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Anne Brossman Sweigart Charitable Foundation Grant	Anne B Sweigart Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Sioux County Community Foundation Grant	Siouxland Community Foundation	Rolling	$250 – $15K

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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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