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	SVCreates: Gilroy Elevate the Arts Grant Program	Silicon Valley Creates	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	Downtown Arts & Culture Impact Grants	Missoula Downtown Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Projects Grant (IL) ( previously Creative Catalyst Grant)	Illinois Arts Council Agency	Rolling	Up to $12K
Foundation	OAC Creative Aging Partnership Grant	Oklahoma Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GAP Grant	Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Williamston Schools Foundation Teacher/Staff Grants	Williamston Schools Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant - Level 1 Funding	Arts Council of New Orleans	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	FCFPP: Lindig Lewisburg Foundation Fund Grant	First Community Foundation Partnership	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Miller Foundation: Education Grant	James F & Marion L Miller Foundation	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Chamiza Foundation Grant	Chamiza Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $15K
Foundation	Reeves Foundation: Columbus, Indiana Local Organized Charities Grants	Carl Marshall Reeves And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Professional Development and Artistic Planning Grants (South Arts)	The Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Naomi Anolic Early Career Jewish Visual Arts Award Grant	Drexel Hillel	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Out-of-School Community-Based Arts Education Programs	The William Penn Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ella West Freeman Foundation Grant	Ella West Freeman Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MCF: Fall Grant	Miami County Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Shirley Charitable Foundation Grant	Shirley Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	MHC Community Identity & Heritage Festival Grants	Minnesota Humanities Center	Rolling	Up to $300K
Foundation	KHN Residency	Richard P & Laurine Kimmel	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Trenton Arts Fund	Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SVCreates: Arts Access Grants	Silicon Valley Creates	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grants	Artsbuild	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Organizational Impact Grants	Silicon Valley Creates	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Little Venue That Could Grant Program	Indiespace Inc	Rolling	$10K – $20K

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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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