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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MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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,…

Varies (2023 inaugural round: 44 grants totaling $396,800)
POTLATCH FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Relations and Innovation (CRI) Fund Status: Active grant program (inaugural round completed in 2023) Geographic Scope: Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana Eligibility: - Individual…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Response Grants Geographic Scope: Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington, Connecticut Focus Areas: - Arts, culture and heritage - Education - Health and human services Overview:…

US $50,000 - US $250,000
FR BIGELOW FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Solutions Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: F. R. Bigelow Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Community Solutions Grant Program,…

$50,000 - $150,000
THE TURLEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation

Community Solutions Grants Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Status: Active - Launched May 2025 (multi-year initiative) Total Program Funding: $450,000 (first round, May 2025)…

THE COMMUNITY CHEST OF NEW BRITAIN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Sponsorship Awards Program Geographic Scope: Berlin and New Britain, Connecticut Purpose Offers financial support to nonprofit organizations conducting community special events that are…

CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Stories (Formerly California Story Fund) Geographic Scope: California, United States Organization: California Humanities Overview Community Stories is an ongoing story-gathering effort to…

Oregon Humanities · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Storytelling Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Humanities Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Community Storytelling Fellowship, sponsored by Oregon…

SANTA BARBARA BOWL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Ticket Subsidy Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Ticket subsidy/access program Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara community Focus Areas: Providing access to…

US $3,000 - US $9,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOULDER COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Boulder County Amount: US $3,000 - US $9,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Community Trust Grants, managed by the…

SAN DIEGO TIJUANA WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Community-Driven Design Grants Program Status: Application period closed. 17 organizations and businesses selected for funding in 2024. Geographic Scope: San Diego Tijuana region (California-Mexico…

Sonora Area Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Competitive & Foundation-Initiated Grant Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sonora Area Foundation Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Competitive & Foundation-Initiated Grant Programs by the…

Varies by grant (examples: $2.9M approved February 2026, $1.4M approved December 2025, $612K approved December 2024)
RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Competitive and Field of Interest Grants Overview: The Richland County Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations addressing community needs through competitive grants and field of interest…

Varies (2024: $84,500 total awarded)
CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · June 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Competitive Community Grants Funder: Cedar Falls Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Cedar Falls, Iowa area Purpose: Support area non-profits and childcare facilities through competitive grants…

THE SPRINGFIELD FOUNDATION · August 10, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Competitive Grant Cycle Funder: The Springfield Foundation Geographic Scope: Clark County, Ohio Program Status: Active Overview The Springfield Foundation awards competitive grants from a variety of…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · July 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Competitive Grant Cycle Overview: The Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies serving the Dan River Region to improve the lives of people and…

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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