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 Catalyst Fund - General Operating Support Funder: City of Newark, Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs (administered by Newark Arts) Geographic Scope: Newark, New Jersey Contact:…
Creative Chapters Public Library Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Amount: Up to US $2,400 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Creative Chapters Public Library…
Creative Commonwealth Initiative - Cultural Expression Grant Funder: Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Geographic Scope: Fall River and New Bedford, Massachusetts Focus Areas: -…
Creative Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Creative Communities Grant, offered by the Maine Arts…
Creative Community Fund Overview: The Creative Community Fund was established in 2023 in honor of Maryo Gard Ewell's retirement and dedication to enriching communities through the arts. The fund…
Creative Connections Funder: Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) Geographic Scope: Minnesota (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington counties) Funding Amount: Up to…
Creative County Initiative ALAANA Artist Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Essex County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The Creative County Initiative…
Overview Creative County Grants Funding for the arts is more critical now than ever before Public art brings people together. Sharing diverse cultures paves the way for understanding, civic discourse…
Overview Description Collaboration grants to bring arts, culture and creativity central to community life, strengthen the creative ecosystem in and across community(ies), and catalyze community…
Creative County Initiative Special Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Essex County Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Creative County…
Creative Current Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Tempe Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Creative Current Grant, provided by the City of Tempe, supports…
Creative Engagement Grant Program Overview: Manhattan Arts Grant program supporting individual artists, collectives, and organizations engaging Manhattan's communities through artistic forms and…
Creative Engagement Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Amount: Up to US $12,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Creative Engagement Grants, offered by the Lower…
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program Overview: A program supporting creative entrepreneurs, offered through Centre Foundation's partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Geographic…
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP) Funder: PA Council on the Arts (statewide program) Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania (Berks, Schuylkill, and Lancaster Counties served by regional…
Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (CEAP) Program Type: Business development grants matching eligible creative entrepreneurs with free consulting services and financial resources Geographic…
Creative Equations Fund Funder: Brooklyn Arts Council Geographic Scope: Brooklyn, NY Overview: An investment strategy dedicated to arts for social justice. The Creative Equations Fund supports…
Creative Equations Fund (CEF) - Performing Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brooklyn Arts Council Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Creative Equations Fund (CEF) is an…
Creative Equity Fund Organization: Gold House Foundation Inc Overview: The Gold House Creative Equity Fund (CEF) comprehensively accelerates the most promising creative projects and companies. Built…
Creative Excellence Grant Overview: A competitive project-based award created to support the next generation of storytellers and creative professionals emerging from the Trilith Institute. This grant…