Grants for Arts

Last updated November 8, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,900 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Ella West Freeman Foundation Grant Ella West Freeman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ella West Freeman Foundation, established in 1941 by A. B. Freeman in honor of his wife, has provided over $20 million to support non-profits in the Greater New Orleans area.	Not published	Varies
MCF: Fall Grant Miami County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Miami County Foundation offers grants to support community programs in arts, education, health, and human services for Miami County residents.	Not published	Varies
Shirley Charitable Foundation Grant Shirley Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Shirley Charitable Foundation Grant supports community enrichment initiatives in Shirley, focusing on education, public safety, youth activities, arts, and senior citizens.	Not published	Up to $2K
MHC Community Identity & Heritage Festival Grants Minnesota Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The MHC Community Identity & Heritage Festival Grants support diverse cultural communities in Minnesota by funding community events, music and jazz festivals, and cultural festivals featuring art installations and performances.	Not published	Up to $300K
KHN Residency Richard P & Laurine Kimmel · Foundation Not published · Varies Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts The mission of the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts is to support established and emerging writers, visual artists and composers by providing working and living environments that allow…	Not published	Varies
Trenton Arts Fund Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
SVCreates: Arts Access Grants Silicon Valley Creates · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arts Access Grants provided by Silicon Valley Creates aim to enhance access to impactful arts experiences for historically marginalized communities in Santa Clara County.	Not published	Varies
Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grants Artsbuild · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arts Build Communities grants program is funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission and administered locally by ArtsBuild for Hamilton County. Designed to provide support for arts projects that:	Not published	Varies
Organizational Impact Grants Silicon Valley Creates · Foundation Not published · Varies Organizational Impact Grants provide opportunity for organizations to give focused attention to a particular area of need, working either internally or with support of outside consultants.	Not published	Varies
The Little Venue That Could Grant Program Indiespace Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K	Not published	$10K – $20K
Foundation of Art Award Greater Tacoma Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Annual award honoring visual artists living and working in Pierce County, recognizing the growth and vibrancy of the local arts community.	Not published	$1K
Sammy Cahn Award Grant Ascap Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Sammy Cahn Award, presented by The ASCAP Foundation, honors exceptional lyric-writing talent among songwriters of original songs. Established in 1995 to commemorate Sammy Cahn's legacy, the award offers a $5,000 prize to recipients.	Not published	$5K
Teacher Mini-Grant Program Kutztown Area School District Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kutztown Area School District Education Foundation provides mini grants to support innovative classroom projects and educational initiatives across all district buildings.	Not published	Varies
Tri-City Community Foundation Grant The Community Foundation of South Alabama · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Tri-City Community Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Foley, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach by funding local nonprofits.	Not published	Up to $25K
Estelle A. and David A. MacKenzie Fund Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Native Arts & Cultures Foundation: LIFT Grants Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Native Arts & Cultures Foundation's LIFT program offers critical support to early career Native artists through one-year grants of $10,000.	Not published	$10K
The Center: Leonard A. Lauder Visiting Senior Fellowships Grant National Gallery of Art · Foundation Not published · $13K The Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts at the National Gallery offers Leonard A. Lauder Visiting Senior Fellowships for scholars engaged in research on the history and criticism of visual arts.	Not published	$13K
Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest Pueblo Community College Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K Annual scholarship contest run by The Gallery Collection offering students a chance to win both personal scholarship money and funding for their school. Contest has been running since 2007 with over $80,000 in total scholarships awarded.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Charitable Donations Grant Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Charitable Donations program emphasizes community engagement through food relief, educational enhancements, and inclusive art initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Smallwood Foundation Grant Frances C and William P Smallwood · Foundation Not published · Varies The Smallwood Foundation Grant supports charitable purposes within a hundred-mile radius of Dallas/Fort Worth, Gainesville, and Minden.	Not published	Varies
DGF: Legacy Project The Dramatists Guild Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A program supporting theater writers and preserving theatrical legacy. Specific details limited in provided materials.	Not published	Varies
SCCF: Humanities Fund Steuben County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Humanities Council supports programs that help boost local talent and bring the arts and humanities to Steuben County. _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._	Not published	Varies
AFAC: The Arab Documentary Photography Grant Program Arab Fund for Arts and Culture · Foundation Not published · $7K The Arab Documentary Photography Grant Program, launched by the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture and the Prince Claus Fund, supports emerging photographers in the Arab region.	Not published	$7K
Alaska Arts Reporting Initiative Grant The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alaska Community Foundation connects people who care to the causes that make a difference and matter most to them.	Not published	Varies

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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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