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
State/ Foundation
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US $5,000 - US $15,000
THE CENTER FOR CRAFT CREATIVITY & · Rolling / Open Foundation

Craft Research Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Center For Craft Creativity & Design Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Craft Research Fund Grant,…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Craig Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary Overview The Columbus Foundation In 1943, during the…

NORWELL HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTERS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Craig Sutherland Memorial Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Norwell High School, Massachusetts Background: Craig Sutherland was a basketball player at Norwell High School who played…

EDUCATIONAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Craig Zadan Pathway for Equity in the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Educational Theatre Association Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Craig Zadan Pathway…

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority · Rolling / Open Foundation

CRDA Community Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Casino Reinvestment Development Authority Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The CRDA Community Development…

Casino Reinvestment Development Authority · Rolling / Open Foundation

CRDA Tourism & Marketing Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Casino Reinvestment Development Authority Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The CRDA Tourism & Marketing Grants aim to…

$10,000 scholarship + $1,000 for school
Pueblo Community College Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest Overview Annual scholarship contest run by The Gallery Collection offering students a chance to win both personal scholarship money and funding for their…

QCC The Center for Lesbian Gay Bisexual · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Creating Queer Community Grant Funder: Queer Cultural Center (QCC) Geographic Scope: San Francisco Bay Area, California Overview: The Creating Queer Community (CQC) Grant supports innovative artistic…

Horizon Charitable Foundation Inc DBA Horizon Foundation of New Jersey · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creating- Arts & Community Health Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Horizon Charitable Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey is…

Approximately US $15,000
NATIONAL PERFORMANCE NETWORK INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creation & Development Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Performance Network Amount: Approximately US $15,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Creation & Development Fund,…

City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creative Ambassador Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs Amount: US $12,000 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Creative Ambassador Grant Program,…

BERKELEY HILLEL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Creative Arts Fellowship Overview: A fellowship for students interested in creative arts and Jewish engagement. Details: - Focus: Creative arts within Jewish context - Target: UC Berkeley students…

BALTIMORE OFFICE OF PROMOTION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Creative Baltimore Fund - General Operating Support (GOS) Overview: Provides core support for established arts or cultural organizations that benefit the public and are artistically or culturally…

Arts Commission Grants · Closed State

Provides general operating support to nonprofit organizations whose primary mission is to produce, present, teach, or serve the arts.

CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Creative Capital Award Overview: The Creative Capital Award is the only national open call grant program dedicated to funding artists creating new work in every discipline. Award Amount: Unrestricted…

$50,000 in direct funding plus $50,000 in career development services
Downtown ABQ Mainstreet Initiative · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creative Capital Grant Program Funder: Creative Capital Award Amount: Up to $50,000 in direct funding plus career development services valued at $50,000 Focus Areas: Innovative and adventurous…

NEWARK ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Creative Catalyst Fund - Artist Fellowships Funder: City of Newark, Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs (administered by Newark Arts) Geographic Scope: Newark, New Jersey Contact:…

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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