Last updated June 19, 2026
There are currently 4,960 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
Cuesta Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation Management Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Cuesta Foundation, established in 1962, focuses on funding organizations that create a…
Cullen Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cullen Foundation Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Cullen Foundation, established in 1947, supports cultural arts, education,…
Cullman Center Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Public Library Amount: US $90,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Cullman Center Fellowship at The New York Public Library…
Culpeper Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The Culpeper Foundation Fund Grant,…
Cultural & Community Enhancement Grant Cycle Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) and affiliated area foundations Geographic Scope: Central Alabama region including Autauga, Elmore,…
Cultural Affairs Operating Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Cultural Affairs Operating Grants offered by the City…
Cultural Arts Event Marketing Fund Funder: Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District (DTPID) Program Status: CLOSED FOR FY2026 (All funds allocated) Geographic Scope: Dallas, TX area Program Focus:…
Cultural Capital (CC) Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Peoples Fund Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The Cultural Capital Fellowship offers $10,000 grants to Native…
Cultural Capital Fellowship Overview: A yearlong program that offers financial and technical support to culture bearers and artists to further their work of passing on ancestral knowledge within…
Cultural Coalition: Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Clackamas County Arts Alliance Amount: US $751 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Clackamas County Cultural Coalition offers…
Awards to support high-quality, short term arts and cultural activities for grades K-12 at school sites during the school day. Rolling deadline at least 30 days prior to planned activity.
Awards to support transportation and admission costs incurred in attending arts and cultural events for K-12 students. Up to $1,000 for eligible Title I schools. Rolling deadline at least 30 days…
Cultural Collaborations Excursion Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Cultural Collaborations Excursion…
Cultural Competitive and Emerging Film Festival Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Suffolk County Government Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Cultural Competitive and…
Cultural Development Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The Cultural Development Grants…
Supports projects within designated Texas cultural districts that enhance cultural infrastructure, exhibitions, performances, and community access to the arts.
Cultural Districts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary Overview South Carolina Arts Commission The mission of…
Cultural Enrichment Sponsorships Program Status: Active (Ongoing Opportunity) Geographic Scope: Portland, Oregon Overview: Travel Portland provides sponsorship support for annual cultural…
Cultural Festival Funding Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Columbus Arts Council Amount: US $3,500 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Overview About GCAC The Greater Columbus Arts…
Overview Cultural Sustainability Grant Cultural Sustainability is a one-time grantmaking and learning program nationally funded by The Wallace Foundation and delivered regionally by the U.S. Regional…
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.