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 Excellence Grants (formerly Sharett) Program Type: Scholarship and grant program for artistic education Overview: AICF's signature program provides scholarships to artists in the fields of…
Creative Exchange Fund (CXF) Status: Active, ongoing annual program Geographic Scope: Northwest Arkansas (Benton and Washington counties) Focus Areas: Supporting creative production capabilities and…
Creative Health Impact Grant Awards Funder: 1889 Foundation in partnership with Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance (PRAA) Geographic Scope: Cambria and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania Program Status:…
Creative Heights' Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Creative Heights initiative, funded by The…
Creative Impact Scholarship Award Amount: $2,500 Program Focus: For artists shaping inclusive communities through creativity. This scholarship provides funding for North Pole Studio programming fees,…
Creative In Residence Program Overview: A program designed to support and invest in artists who prioritize social justice in their creative work. CIR supports economic growth and advancement of…
Creative Initiatives Impact Funding Purpose: Support organizations or initiatives that support Jackson County (MO) neighborhood and community development with arts and culture projects, activities,…
Creative Innovation and Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Amount: US $100,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary Overview Creative Innovation and…
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…