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.

5,129 grants
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CENTRE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

GREATER PHILADELPHIA CULTURAL ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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,…

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

HIGH POINT ARTS COUNCIL INC · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Creative Space Access Grant Program Funder: High Point Arts Council (HPAC) Program Type: In-kind venue space grant (not direct financial support) Geographic Scope: Guilford County, NC Overview: A…

City Of Austin · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $5,000 - US $15,000
Washington State Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

New Mexico Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

New Mexico Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

$2,000 per grant (FY26: 5 grants awarded); $1,500 per grant (FY25: 6 grants awarded)
JACKSON ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

WESTERN STATES ARTS FEDERATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creative West Artist Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Creative West Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Creative West Artist Fund supports artists and cultural…

WALTER AND ELISE HAAS FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Creative Work Fund Grants The Creative Work Fund invites artists and organizations to create new art works through collaborations. It celebrates the role of artists as problem solvers and…

SOUTH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Creativity Connects: National Demonstration Projects Funder: The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation (administered through US Regional Arts Organizations) Program Administrator: South Arts Inc (one of six…

CULTURESOURCE · November 8, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Creators of Culture Administrators: CultureSource Funders: The Kresge Foundation, Erb Family Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation (original program); Kresge Foundation, Erb Family Foundation, Rocket…

US $2,000 - US $3,000
CULTURESOURCE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Creators of Culture Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: CultureSource Amount: US $2,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Creators of Culture Grants, initiated by CultureSource, aim to…

CRESAP FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cresap Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cresap Family Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Cresap Family Foundation Grant supports charities in Central and Northeast…

RECESS ACTIVITIES INC · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Critical Writing Program Overview: Critical Writing is a year-long program for writers to practice the art of cultural criticism and textual media in a small cohort setting. The program facilitates…

CROOK COUNTY FOUNDATION · November 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Crook County Cultural Coalition Grants Funder: Crook County Foundation (fiscal sponsor for Crook County Cultural Coalition) Funding Source: Oregon Cultural Trust Geographic Scope: Crook County,…

SOUTH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cross-Sector Impact Grants Funder: South Arts Inc Geographic Scope: Nine-state region including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and…

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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