Last updated June 19, 2026
There are currently 4,960 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Creative Investment Program (CIP) Overview: The Creative Investment Program (CIP), presented by ArtsNow with support from the Ian Patrick Schwarber Foundation, provides grants of up to $2,500 to…
Creative Learning Grant Program Overview: Manhattan Arts Grant program for artists and organizations providing educational and learning-focused artistic projects for Manhattan communities. Geographic…
Creative Learning Grants for Schools (IL) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Arts Council Agency Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: April 26, 2025 Summary The Creative Learning Grants for Schools in…
Creative Learning Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Amount: US $4,000 - US $8,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Creative Learning Grants Program,…
Creative Native Call for Art Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Aspen Institute Inc Amount: US $300 - US $1,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Creative Native Call for Art invites…
Creative Placemaking Overview: Community LIFT's Creative Placemaking program supports community initiatives that foster connection and community engagement through creative endeavors and public art.…
Creative Projects Grant (IL) ( previously Creative Catalyst Grant) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Arts Council Agency Amount: Up to US $12,000 Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Creative…
Creative Recovery Fund Funder: Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc (NY, US) Supported by: The Community Foundation and the Legacy Foundation Geographic Scope: Tompkins County, NY…
Creative Recovery LA Status: Closed (application period was January 18 - February 15, 2023); completed award cycle Geographic Scope: Los Angeles County Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)…
Creative Renewal Fellowship Overview: Fellowship program developed out of ASC's belief that investing directly in creative individuals makes the Charlotte-Mecklenburg cultural community more…
Creative Research Grants Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: New grant program supporting creative research and development for artists. Award Details - Award Amount:…
Creative Sector Flex Fund Overview: This grant program from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts offers grantees flexibility to use $5,000 grants in ways that ensure the most significant impact for…
Creative Sector Flex Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Centre County Community Foundation Inc. Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Creative Sector Flex Fund provides…
Creative Sector Flex Fund (CSFF) Overview: Grant program introduced by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts in 2023-2024 to support the creative sector. Geographic Scope: Bucks, Chester, Delaware,…
Creative Sector Flex Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: July 09, 2025 Summary The Creative Sector Flex Fund, introduced by the…
Creative Space Assistance Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City Of Austin Amount: US $60,000 Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The Creative Space Assistance Program, overseen by the City of…
Creative Start Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Arts Commission Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Creative Start Project Grant provides…
Creative Support Funding: Arts Projects Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Mexico Arts Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary New Mexico Arts offers Creative Support Funding to…
Creative Support Funding: Community Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Mexico Arts Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Creative Support Funding: Community Arts Grants by…
Creative Support Grant Overview: An unrestricted grant for individual local artists in the Jackson-Madison County area to support the expansion and innovation of quality artistic work. Geographic…
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.
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.
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.