Last updated June 19, 2026
There are currently 4,960 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Culture Works Leonard P. Roberts Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Culture Works Leonard P. Roberts…
CulturePop Administrator: CultureSource Partner: Rocket Community Fund Geographic Scope: Downtown Detroit Program Purpose: Fund outdoor, family-friendly arts activations in downtown Detroit during…
Overview Mission Our mission is to advance the work of organizations that cultivate creative and cultural expression in Southeast Michigan. Digital Access for the Arts Funding DAAP recognizes the…
Cummings Foundation 3-Year Grant Program Funder: Cummings Foundation Award Amount: $120,000 over three years Status: NFSJ received this award in June 2025 as part of the Foundation's highly…
CUNY Dance Initiative Residencies Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Howard Gilman Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI)…
Curatorial Advancement- Innovation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The Emily Hall Tremaine…
Curatorial Research Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Andy Warhol Foundation for…
Curiosity Pass: A Cultural Education Program (formerly 4Culture: Public School Cultural Access Grant) Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025…
Current Art Fund - Project Grants for Tennessee Artists Funder: Tri-Star Arts, in partnership with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Regional Regranting Program Geographic Scope:…
Current Art Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $7,500 Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The Current Art Fund, administered by Tri-Star Arts…
Current Grant Opportunities Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Geographic Scope: West Texas region Overview: The Community Foundation of West Texas offers various grant opportunities for…
Curry Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Curry Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Curry Family Foundation Grant aims to support local…
Cushman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cushman Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Cushman Foundation Grant aims to support community and humanitarian efforts in San Diego…
Cutler Bay Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Town of Cutler Bay Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Cutler Bay Community Fund aims to enhance the quality…
CWC Scholarship Program Overview: The Chautauqua Women's Club provides scholarships to support exceptional students in dance, music, piano, theater, voice, and visual arts attending Chautauqua…
CYD Teaching Artists Fund Status: Coming Soon Funder: Clare Rose Center for Creative Youth Development Geographic Scope: San Diego Focus Areas: Health and wellness grants for teaching artists…
Cynthia and Alan Baran Fine Arts and Music Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The Cynthia and Alan Baran Fine…
Cyrus Eaton Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cyrus Eaton Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Cyrus Eaton Foundation Grant focuses on advancing…
D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust Grant Programme Status: ACTIVE Funder: The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust Amount: £500 - £6,000 Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust…
DACAMERA Young Artist Program Overview: A chamber music fellowship program for emerging professional instrumentalists, singers, and composers. Goal: Encourage musicians to develop the skills…
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.