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	Arts and Culture Fund	Collington Episcopal Life Care	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Charles E. Carey Memorial Fund Grant	Hutchinson Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $8K
Foundation	BAEF Grant Program	Burbank Arts and Education Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IMPACT 100 NWF Grants	Impact 100 of Northwest Florida Inc	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	DUWI Fund	Community Foundation of Southern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Programming Grants for Arts Organizations [formerly Presenter/Production Assistance Grants]	Southeastern Minnesota Arts	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Fall Cycle: Bill and Jacquelyn Jordan Anderson Fund for Visual Arts Grant	Southeastern Illinois Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sandbox Fund Grant	Sundance Institute	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFGA: Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund Grant	The Community Foundation for Greater	Rolling	$5K – $8K
Foundation	Apply for Program and Event Support	The Rivercity Company	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Asian Cultural Council: Organization Grant	Asian Cultural Council Inc	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Emmett O'Ryan Award for Artistic Inspiration	Artsmemphis	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Caxton Club MFA/Graduate Student Grant - Book Arts Project	Caxton Club	Rolling	Varies
State	Minnesota State Arts Board - Grants for Organizations	Arts Board - State	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust Grant	John W and Effie E Speas Memorial Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MCACA Bus Grants	Culturesource	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation - Grant for Writing on Sculpture	Jonathan & Barbara Silver	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Louise Myerberg Award	Samuel Ready Scholarships Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bank of Hawaii Foundation - Program Grant	Bank of Hawaii Charitable Fdn	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AIE After-School/Summer Residency Grant	Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Harden Foundation Grant	Harden Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $100K
Foundation	Poetry Programs, Partnerships, and Innovation Grant Program	The Poetry Foundation	Rolling	$10K – $75K
Foundation	INSITE Fund Colorado Art Grant	Redline	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	The Deborah J. Norden Fund	The Architectural League of New York	Rolling	Up to $5K

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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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