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.

5,129 grants
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Arts Council Of Fort Worth And Tarrant · Rolling / Open Foundation

CORE Operating Support Grant - Small Budget Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Council Of Fort Worth And Tarrant Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The CORE…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Playwrights' Center · Rolling / Open Foundation

Core Writer Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Playwrights' Center Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: September 20, 2025 Summary The Core Writer Grant Program is a…

CORNELIA T BAILEY CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation - General Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Tr Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation offers general grants aimed…

Corning Incorporated Community Impact & Investment Philanthropy · Rolling / Open Foundation

Corning Nonprofit Grants (also called Direct Grant) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Corning Incorporated Community Impact & Investment Philanthropy Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Corning Nonprofit…

McCormick & Company, Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Corporate Giving - Charitable Contributions Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McCormick & Company, Inc Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary McCormick & Company, Inc. actively supports charitable…

CORINNE R & HENRY BOWER MEMORIAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Corrine and Henry Bower Memorial Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Corinne R & Henry Bower Memorial Amount: Approximately US $8,300 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Corrine and Henry…

Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Charitable Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Charitable Donations program…

Maryland State Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

County Arts Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Arts Council Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The County Arts Development Grant supports Maryland's county arts agencies…

$55,000 (per awardee in 2021 round)
CULTURESOURCE · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

COVID-19 Arts and Creative Community Assistance Fund Administrators: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan in partnership with CultureSource Funders: Community Foundation for Southeast…

THE TROY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Covington Education Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Troy Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Covington Education Foundation Grant supports educational enrichment projects…

THE COWLES CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cowles Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cowles Charitable Trust Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Cowles Charitable Trust Grant supports initiatives…

Cox Communications Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cox Charities Community Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cox Communications Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $12,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary Cox Charities Northeast offers community…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cox Charities Community Investment Grants Funder: Cox Communications (Cox Charities program, funded by employees) Status: Active annual program Geographic Scope: Cox Communications service areas in…

Up to $5,000 (Community Investment); Up to $2,500 (Education grants)
BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cox Charities Fund Overview: The Cox Charities "give where you live" program empowers Cox employees to support local schools and nonprofits in their communities. Every dollar donated to the program…

BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cox Charities Fund Community Investment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Baton Rouge Area Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Cox Charities Fund Community…

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA COMMUNITY · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

CPCF Competitive Grants Geographic Scope: Blair County, PA (organizations must be located in or serve Blair County) Funder: Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation Program Overview: The Central…

THE CENTER FOR CRAFT CREATIVITY & · Rolling / Open Foundation

Craft Archive Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Center For Craft Creativity & Design Inc Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Craft Archive Fellowship supports…

CRAFT EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Craft Artists Emergency Relief Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Craft Emergency Relief Fund Inc Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Craft Artists Emergency Relief Grant provides…

THE CENTER FOR CRAFT CREATIVITY & · Rolling / Open Foundation

Craft Research Fund Exhibition Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Center For Craft Creativity & Design Inc Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: August 25, 2025 Summary The Craft Research Fund…

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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