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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Virginia W. Kettering Foundation Grant	Virginia W Kettering Foundation Xxxxx3003	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HSFCA: Artists in the Schools Grant	Hawai'i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts	Rolling	Up to $9K
Foundation	Herzfeld Foundation: Arts Awareness Grant	Richard and Ethel Herzfeld	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Stinson Foundation Grant	Stinson Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $10K
Foundation	Arts & Cultural Organizations- General Operating Support Grant	California Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	GHCF Annual Grant Program	The Alaska Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation Grant	Institution for Savings in Newburyport &	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Holt Family Foundation: Community Organizations Grant	The Holt Family Foundation Ltd	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Okanogan Valley Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Ncw	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	CultureSource: Digital Access for the Arts Funding	Culturesource	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Local Filmmaker Fund Grant	Independence Public Media Of	Rolling	$10K – $30K
Foundation	Boxley-Fox Endowment Fund Grant	The Community Foundation of the Northern	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	Southern Arts Relief & Recovery Fund	The Arts Council Inc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Alumni Professional Development Fund Grant	Western States Arts Federation	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	General Operating Support for Artists Grant	Rhode Island State Council on the Arts	Rolling	Up to $18K
Foundation	International Institute Funds Mini-Grant	Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Mano Amiga Program Grant	Empresas Fonalledas	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HRBT Foundation Grants	Hrbt Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Grants	Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Inc	Rolling	$500 – $50K
Foundation	Art and Change Grant	Leeway Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	BTFA Productions	Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Vandalia-Butler Foundation Grant	Vandalia-Butler Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ArtsCONNECT Grants	Mid Atlantic Arts Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Chapters Public Library Program Grant	Kentucky Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $2K

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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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