Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 4,970 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.
AICEF: Cultural Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American-Indonesian Cultural & Educational Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The AICEF Cultural Grant aims to…
AIE Arts for Lifelong Learning Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Heritage Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The AIE Arts for Lifelong Learning Mini-Grants…
AIE After-School/Summer Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Heritage Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The AIE After-School/Summer Residency Grant,…
AIE Arts Curriculum Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Heritage Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The AIE Arts Curriculum Project, funded by the Arkansas…
AIE In-School Residency Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Heritage Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The AIE In-School Residency Program Grant, offered by the…
AIE Lifelong Learning Veteran's Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Heritage Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The AIE Lifelong Learning Veteran's Projects…
AIR Collaborative Overview: A bilingual program merging art and business to spark creative collaboration, grow skills, and fuel new ventures. Type: Professional development and business training for…
Akima Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Akima Club Inc Last Updated: March 21, 2025 Summary The Akima Grant Program, managed by Akima Club Inc, provides essential financial support to local…
ALA Foundation Veterans Creative Arts Festival Overview: A grant opportunity offered by the ALA Foundation supporting the Veterans Creative Arts Festival program. Geographic Scope: United States…
Alabama Power Foundation: Power to Play Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alabama Power Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Alabama Power Foundation's Power to Play…
Alabama Power: Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alabama Power Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The Alabama Power Foundation offers grants to support…
Alabama State Council on the Arts Folklife - Consolidated Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alabama State Council on the Arts Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The…
Alabama State Council on the Arts Literary - Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alabama State Council on the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Alabama…
Alabama State Council on the Arts Literary Grant - Consolidated Project Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alabama State Council on the Arts Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The…
Alabama State Council on the Arts Visual Arts - Consolidated Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alabama State Council on the Arts Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary…
Alabama State Council on the Arts Visual Arts - Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alabama State Council on the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The Alabama…
Alabama State Council on the Arts: Arts in Education Grant - Curriculum Project Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alabama State Council on the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025…
Alabama State Council on the Arts: Community Arts - Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alabama State Council on the Arts Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The…
Alaina Fisher Scholarship Funder: Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) Geographic Scope: Greenville, SC Status: Appears in MAC's grants menu but limited details provided in available content. Contact:…
Alameda County ARTSFUND Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alameda County Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Alameda County ARTSFUND Grant Program,…
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.