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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CRYSTELLE WAGGONER CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crystelle Waggoner Charitable Trust Amount: US $15,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: August 23, 2024 Summary The Crystelle Waggoner…

Up to US $2,500 in in-kind support
Costume Society of America · Rolling / Open Foundation

CSA Angels Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Costume Society of America Amount: Up to US $2,500 in in-kind support Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The CSA Angels Project, initiated in…

Costume Society of America · Rolling / Open Foundation

CSA Costume Design Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Costume Society of America Amount: Up to US $1,350 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The CSA Costume Design Award celebrates excellence in…

Cherokee Strip Community Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

CSCF Fall Grant Cycle Funder: Cherokee Strip Community Foundation (CSCF) Geographic Scope: Northwest Oklahoma (16 counties) Recurrence: Annual (Fall cycle) Contact: - Phone: 580-234-3988 - Email:…

CHICAGO TEACHERS UNION · Rolling / Open Foundation

CTU Young Artist Contest Status: Program exists and is referenced on CTUF website Geographic Scope: - Chicago, Illinois - Chicago Public Schools context Organization - Funder: Chicago Teachers Union…

25% to 100% of tuition
THE TWS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

CTWS Financial Aid Funder: The TWS Foundation / Children's Theatre of Western Springs (CTWS) Geographic Scope: Western Springs, IL area Program Description: Need-based financial aid program designed…

WorkingFilms Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cucalorus Works-in-Progress (WiP) Lab Status: Active (17th year as of 2025) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Social justice documentaries with emphasis on Black storytelling Eligibility:…

Patrick and Anna M Cudahy Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cudahy Fund: General Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patrick And Anna M Cudahy Fund Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Summary The Cudahy Fund offers general community grants focusing on social…

Foundation Management · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

The Cullen Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND TILDEN FOUNDATIONS · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $500 - US $2,500
NORTHERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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,…

CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cultural & Community Enhancement Grant Cycle Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) and affiliated area foundations Geographic Scope: Central Alabama region including Autauga, Elmore,…

City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Up to 10% of calculated hotel room revenue (based on attendance, booking code, or ticket sales formulas)
DALLAS TOURISM PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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:…

CIVIC LUBBOCK INC · June 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Cultural Arts Grant Program Administrator: Civic Lubbock, Inc. on behalf of the City of Lubbock Purpose: Provides financial support to Lubbock-based non-profit cultural organizations for projects…

FIRST PEOPLES FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

FIRST PEOPLES FUND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Clackamas County Arts Alliance · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Alaska State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open State

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.

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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