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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
We Energies Foundation Grants We Energies Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The We Energies Foundation Grants support community development, health services, arts, education, and environmental initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Karen Colina Wilson Foundation Grant Karen Colina Wilson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Karen Colina Wilson Foundation Grant supports programs for children, youth, and women, enhancing their health and well-being through education, art, literature, and music.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Creativity Grant Program MD State Arts Council · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
C. J. Stafford and Dot Stafford Memorial Trust Grant Stafford Memorial Tr Found Tua · Foundation Not published · $5K – $8K The C. J. Stafford and Dot Stafford Memorial Trust Grant supports various charitable causes in San Diego County, California.	Not published	$5K – $8K
Art Project Grant for Organizations Arrowhead Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Supports nonprofit organizations in planning and implementing specific art projects, programs, and cultural events.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Dennis Schuman Charitable Foundation Grant Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dennis Schuman Charitable Foundation Grant supports qualified Jewish organizations and charities in the United States, focusing on arts, education, health, human services, public benefit, and religion.	Not published	Varies
Promontory Foundation Grants Promontory Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Promontory Foundation aims to enhance the Park City community and Summit County through matching grants for programs in Arts, Culture, and Social Services.	Not published	Varies
Carleen and Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation Grant Carleen and Eugene Grandon · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carleen and Eugene Grandon Charitable Foundation, established in 2004, focuses on funding programs that enhance cultural arts, education, and health services within the Greater Cedar Rapids area.	Not published	Varies
Buddy Pierce and Maggie P. Speight Scholarship Fund for the Arts Grant The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Buddy Pierce and Maggie P. Speight Scholarship Fund for the Arts, established by two siblings with a passion for the arts, aims to support low-income students pursuing music or arts education in college.	Not published	Varies
Festivals Grant Minnesota Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Festivals Grant, offered by the Minnesota Humanities Center, aims to support cultural festivals and events across Minnesota.	Not published	Up to $200K
Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grants The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports apprenticeships pairing master artists with apprentices to preserve and transmit folk and traditional arts knowledge.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Cycle Bainbridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Grants Cycle (CGC) is an annual opportunity for island residents to support causes that matter most to them through Bainbridge Community Foundation.	Not published	Varies
Virginia W. Kettering Foundation Grant Virginia W Kettering Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Virginia W. Kettering Foundation Grant supports charitable initiatives in eight Ohio counties and select organizations like Kettering University and the Cincinnati Zoo.	Not published	Varies
HSFCA: Artists in the Schools Grant Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $9K The HSFCA Artists in the Schools General Grant aims to enhance educational experiences in Hawai'i by integrating art into classrooms.	Not published	Up to $9K
Herzfeld Foundation: Arts Awareness Grant Richard and Ethel Herzfeld · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Herzfeld Foundation's Arts Awareness Grant aims to enhance awareness of visual and performing arts in metro Milwaukee. Grants, up to $100,000, support strategies that expand or innovate coverage of the arts through various media.	Not published	Up to $100K
Stinson Foundation Grant Stinson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Stinson Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations focused on children, families, arts, and education.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Arts & Cultural Organizations- General Operating Support Grant California Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Arts & Cultural Organizations General Operating Support grant program by the California Arts Council provides essential funding to arts and cultural organizations to support their ongoing operations.	Not published	Up to $30K
GHCF Annual Grant Program The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The GHCF Annual Grant Program, an initiative of The Alaska Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in Fairbanks and North Pole by funding projects that address community needs.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation Grant Institution for Savings in Newburyport · Foundation Not published · Up to US $500 The Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation Grant seeks to enhance community well-being through funding initiatives in various focus areas including economic empowerment, youth development, arts and culture, and health services.	Not published	Up to US $500
Holt Family Foundation: Community Organizations Grant The Holt Family Foundation Ltd · Foundation Not published · Varies The Holt Family Foundation was originally organized by our founder Gregory Holt as The Daybrook Foundation following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.	Not published	Varies
CultureSource: Digital Access for the Arts Funding CultureSource · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission is to advance the work of organizations that cultivate creative and cultural expression in Southeast Michigan.	Not published	Varies
Local Filmmaker Fund Grant Independence Public Media · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Local Filmmaker Fund by the People's Media Fund supports filmmakers in Greater Philadelphia, enhancing their skills and film projects through a 12-month cohort program.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Boxley-Fox Endowment Fund Grant The Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Boxley-Fox Endowment Fund, established by Robert and Genevieve Fox Boxley, supports cultural life and historical preservation in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund The Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 In partnership with organizations across the region, South Arts has launched the Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund to support artists and organizations impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.	Not published	$500

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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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