Grants for Arts

Last updated November 8, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,900 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,608 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,900; from 2,546 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$27K
Total listed funding: $266.9M; across 2,608 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 227 with a published date

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John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust Grant John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust Grant, established in 1943, supports educational, cultural, human services, and health care initiatives in the Greater Kansas City area.	Not published	Varies
MCACA Bus Grants CultureSource · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 Support transportation costs for Michigan K-12 schools to conduct arts or culture-related field trips.	Not published	Up to $500
Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation - Grant for Writing on Sculpture Jonathan & Barbara Silver · Foundation Not published · $20K The Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation offers a $20,000 grant for writers focusing on sculpture, encouraging diverse voices in this field.	Not published	$20K
Louise Myerberg Award Samuel Ready Scholarships Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual award given to a Scholar who has exhibited exceptional creativity in the arts during Upper School. Focus Areas (all types of creativity in the arts including but not limited to):	Not published	Varies
Bank of Hawaii Foundation - Program Grant Bank of Hawaii Charitable Fdn · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bank of Hawaii Foundation is dedicated to enhancing communities through impactful programs targeting low and moderate-income areas.	Not published	Varies
AIE After-School/Summer Residency Grant Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The AIE After-School/Summer Residency Grant, administered by the Arkansas Arts Council, supports professional artists in residencies outside traditional school settings.	Not published	Up to $10K
Harden Foundation Grant Harden Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The Harden Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Monterey County across seven focus areas, including youth, family welfare, health, and arts.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Decentralized Pictures Film Financing Awards Decentralized Pictures Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Decentralized Pictures is a non-profit that offers film financing awards decided by its user community.	Rolling	Varies
Poetry Programs, Partnerships, and Innovation Grant Program The Poetry Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Poetry Programs, Partnerships, and Innovation Grant Program, funded by The Poetry Foundation, offers financial support to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and its territories dedicated to advancing poetry.	Not published	$10K – $75K
INSITE Fund Colorado Art Grant RedLine · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The INSITE Fund, administered by RedLine Contemporary Art Center, offers $60,000 in grants for artist-driven projects in Colorado.	Not published	$5K – $10K
The Deborah J. Norden Fund The Architectural League of New York · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Deborah J. Norden Fund awards up to $5,000 annually in travel grants to students and recent graduates in the fields of architecture, architectural history, and urban studies.	Not published	Up to $5K
GA Arts: Project Grant Georgia Council for the Arts · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The GA Arts: Project Grant, offered by the Georgia Council for the Arts, fosters community growth by supporting a variety of art projects, from exhibits to workshops.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Kentucky Foundation For Women: Art Meets Activism (AMA) Grant Kentucky Foundation for Women Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kentucky Foundation For Women offers the Art Meets Activism (AMA) Grant to support feminist artists and organizations in Kentucky.	Not published	Varies
OVAC Creative Projects Grant Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The OVAC Creative Projects Grant, offered by the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, supports Oklahoma artists aged 21 and above in creating visual art for public presentation.	Not published	Up to $2K
Florence Y. Flach Music Fund Grant Flach Music Fund · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Florence Y. Flach Music Fund Grant, established in 1978, aims to enhance the appreciation and enjoyment of music among Allentown, Pennsylvania residents.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts Grant Albuquerque Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts, administered by the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, supports students from federally recognized Pueblos in New Mexico pursuing degrees in the visual arts.	Not published	Varies
General Grant Program The Madison Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Culturally Enriched Communities Grant Travelers Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Travelers supports organizations that build communities and enrich lives through arts and culture, and that use the arts to contribute directly to enhanced academic learning.	Not published	Varies
Herb Alpert Foundation Emerging Young Artists Scholarships California State Summer School Arts Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $40K The CSSSA Foundation is the exclusive partner of the Herb Alpert Foundation Scholarships for Emerging Young Artists, a major funding program for college-level artists.	Not published	$3K – $40K
Skokie Community Foundation Grants Skokie Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Skokie Community Foundation Grants promote collaboration among organizations to enhance community welfare in Skokie. Applications must involve at least two partners, including a qualified nonprofit or governmental entity.	Not published	Up to $10K
Clowes Fund: New England - Massachusetts Grant The Clowes Fund Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Clowes Fund focuses on supporting socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals in New England, particularly in Massachusetts.	Not published	Up to $150K
Commission Initiative - 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence TX Commission on the Arts · State Not published · $178K Supports activities in Texas Congressional districts that commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.	Not published	$178K
The Bronx Community Foundation Participatory Grantmaking The Bronx Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bronx Community Foundation is the first and only community foundation in The Bronx, solely dedicated to delivering resources to the borough.	Not published	Varies
TCA Texas Arts Create 4 Grant Texas Commission On The Arts · Foundation Not published · $3K The TCA Texas Arts Create 4 Grant aims to strengthen Texas' creative economy by providing multi-year operational support to established arts organizations with budgets exceeding $5 million.	Not published	$3K

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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 4,900 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 8, 2026, 2,608 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $27K. 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, 2,546 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,900 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 227 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, 48% 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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