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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH LOUISIANA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Competitive Grant- Arts & Culture Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of North Louisiana Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of North Louisiana offers…

AKRON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

Competitive Grants Funder: Akron Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Summit County, Ohio and Greater Akron area Focus Areas: - Arts & Culture - Civic Affairs - Health & Human Services - Education…

$1,500 - $20,000
BRANFORD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · March 13, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Competitive Grants Overview: An annual process to review and support organizations and programs that serve the Branford Community. This is the primary funding opportunity through which most of BCF's…

EL POMAR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: El Pomar Foundation Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary El Pomar Foundation offers competitive grants on a rolling basis, reviewed four to six times a…

CONNECTHER · December 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

ConnectHER Fellowship Overview: The ConnectHER Fellowship invites past ConnectHER filmmakers to become mentors and changemakers in their own communities. What Fellows Receive: - Training and…

Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The…

Connecticut Sea Grant · Rolling / Open Foundation

Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support Awards Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Sea Grant Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support…

Getty Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Connecting Art Histories Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Getty Foundation Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Getty Foundation's Connecting Art Histories initiative enhances global art…

NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Conserving Black Modernism Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation Amount: US $150,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary Overview NOTE: Applications are…

WorkingFilms Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Content + Intent Documentary Institute Status: Historical/Past Program (held 2004-2009 at minimum) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Documentary film audience engagement and community…

US $10,000 - US $25,000
TERRA FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN ART · Rolling / Open Foundation

Convening Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Terra Foundation for American Art Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Terra Foundation for American Art offers…

DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Mission The Cook County Community Fund Advisory Board awards grants from unrestricted funds to meet the needs of our community in the following areas: arts, community development, education,…

Up to US $20,000
COOKE FOUNDATION LIMITED · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cooke Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cooke Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary The Cooke Foundation Grants support impactful community initiatives in…

COOPER FOUNDATION · May 2, 2026 · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Cooper Foundation General Grant Program Funder: Cooper Foundation (Waco, Texas) Mission: To make Waco, Texas a better and more desirable city in which to live through grant awards to qualifying…

COOPER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cooper Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cooper Foundation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Cooper Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Nebraska, especially in…

COOPER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cooper Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Madison Alexander Cooper and Martha Roane Cooper Foundation Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Cooper Foundation Grant Program aims to…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Copernicus Foundation Music Grants Funder: Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Geographic Scope: Portage and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin Program Overview: Grant program supporting…

The Alaska Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cordova Community Foundation Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Cordova Community Foundation…

HUTTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Core / General Operating Support: Cycle 1 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hutton Foundation A Delaware Corp Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Hutton Parker…

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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