Grants for Arts

Last updated November 7, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,905 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,610 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,905; from 2,547 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$28K
Total listed funding: $267.2M; across 2,610 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 232 with a published date

On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily

Find the grants for arts matched to your org

Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 4,873 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.

Start finding grants

Sort

Type

State

Amount

Eligibility

Include closed grants

Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
PGST Community Investment Grant Program Port Gamble S'klallam Foundation · Foundation May 31, 2027 · Up to $10K	May 31, 2027	Up to $10K
Sarasota County Foundation Grant Sarasota Community Fdn · Foundation May 31, 2027 · US $5,000 - US $10,000 The Sarasota County Foundation, established in 1958, aims to facilitate charitable donations for various purposes within Sarasota County.	May 31, 2027	US $5,000 - US $10,000
Florence V. Carroll Charitable Trust Grant Carroll F V Char Tr-Main · Foundation ~June · Average grant $10,000–$50,000 The Florence V. Carroll Charitable Trust, established to benefit the public in St. Joseph County, Indiana, supports various charitable purposes.	~June	Average grant $10,000–$50,000
Golden Quill Award Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District · Foundation ~June · $1K	~June	$1K
Viersen Family Foundation Grant Sam Viersen Family Foundation Inc · Foundation ~June · $1K – $500K The Sam Viersen Family Foundation, established in 1987, aims to support non-religious educational, charitable, cultural, and scientific organizations primarily in northeast Oklahoma, focusing on Okmulgee County.	~June	$1K – $500K
California Casualty Music and Arts Grant Maine Education Association · Foundation ~June · $250 California Casualty's Music and Arts Grants help pay for art materials, music and other necessities to foster creativity in schools.	~June	$250
Pirkle Jones Fund Artist Award (Community-Based Art Projects) Marin Community Foundation · Foundation ~June · $100K Build community spirit through the arts by funding projects that use arts to build, inspire, and unite community in key neighborhoods.	~June	$100K
Arts Build Communities (ABC) Grant Program Artsmemphis · Foundation ~July · Up to $5K Arts Build Communities is a partnership between ARTSmemphis and the Tennessee Arts Commission that directly supports arts projects broadening access to arts experiences, addressing community quality of life issues through the arts, and…	~July	Up to $5K
Hirsch Charitable Trust Grant Gertrude L Hirsch Charitable Trust · Foundation ~July · US $2,000 - US $20,000 The Gertrude L. Hirsch Charitable Trust, founded in New Jersey, aims to support 501(c)(3) organizations for charitable and educational purposes.	~July	US $2,000 - US $20,000
Rufus and Margo Rose New Works Fund The Puppeteers of America Inc · Foundation ~July · $500 – $1K Honors fine performers and great friends of puppetry, Rufus and Margo Rose. Makes financial grants to active puppeteers for projects that will further the growth and development of the art of puppetry.	~July	$500 – $1K
The Lilja Family Fund Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation ~July · $2K – $10K The Lilja Family Fund Grant, managed by the Oregon Community Foundation, supports communities in south Douglas County, offering approximately $40,000 annually for competitive grants.	~July	$2K – $10K
Marbrook Foundation: Grant for Arts Marbrook Foundation · Foundation ~July · $5K – $20K The Marbrook Foundation aims to support arts programs in the Twin Cities that promote cultural awareness and inclusion. It prioritizes projects that facilitate cross-cultural collaboration and showcase professional artists.	~July	$5K – $20K
Fash Foundation Grants Fash Foundation · Foundation ~July · $1K – $25K The Fash Foundation Grants aim to support and enhance children's education and the arts in Tarrant County, Texas. The Foundation prioritizes contributions to higher education institutions that align with its mission statement.	~July	$1K – $25K
CFCM: Community Support Grants Community Foundation of Central MO · Foundation ~July · $500 – $2K The Community Foundation of Central Missouri (CFCM) promotes community well-being through its Community Support Grants.	~July	$500 – $2K
Delaware County Foundation: Community Grants Delaware County Foundation · Foundation ~July · $3K – $20K The Delaware County Foundation's Community Grants program aims to strengthen communities through charitable giving.	~July	$3K – $20K
Eugene Edge III Charitable Trust Grant Edge Eugene III Charitable Trust · Foundation Jul 31, 2027 · US $30,000 - US $40,000 The Eugene Edge III Charitable Trust, founded by Dr. Eugene Edge III, supports non-profit organizations in Brazos County, Texas.	Jul 31, 2027	US $30,000 - US $40,000
Peters Family Foundation Grant Marshall and Ellen Peters Family Foundation · Foundation ~July · Varies The Marshall and Ellen Peters Family Foundation, established by Ellen Bookman Peters, supports charitable organizations primarily in Brazos County, Texas.	~July	Varies
Dermody Properties Foundation Grant Dermody Properties Foundation · Foundation ~August · $500 – $3K The Dermody Properties Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing community well-being through support for the arts, education, and families, particularly children and the elderly.	~August	$500 – $3K
Dance Scholarship Ballet Wichita Inc · Foundation ~August · Varies Ballet Wichita Academy offers a need-based scholarship opportunity to help make dance more accessible for students in the community.	~August	Varies
Artist Fellowships (IAF) Division of the Arts Grants · State Aug 2, 2027 · Varies Support of individual artists in their work as visual, performing, media, folk, and/or literary artists. For Delaware residents, 18 years of age or older, not enrolled in a degree-granting program.	Aug 2, 2027	Varies
Cashmere Fund Grant Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Aug 15, 2027 · More than US $2,000 The Cashmere Fund Grant, provided by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, supports charitable organizations that enhance the quality of life for Cashmere residents.	Aug 15, 2027	More than US $2,000
The Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Grant Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation · Foundation ~August · US $1,000 - US $10,000 The Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on music, arts, education, and environmental action.	~August	US $1,000 - US $10,000
Annual Community Commitment Grants Community Foundation of East Central Illinois · Foundation ~August · $500 – $8K The Annual Community Commitment Grants, managed by the Community Foundation of East Central Illinois, have been empowering nonprofit organizations since 1972.	~August	$500 – $8K
Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant - General Capital Grants Elsie Wilcox Foundation · Foundation ~September · Up to US $500,000 The Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant supports small capital projects and equipment costing under $500,000, benefiting qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii.	~September	Up to US $500,000

Showing 169–192 of 4,873

About 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.

A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow grants for arts down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.

Want new funders like these found for you every week?

This page is a snapshot. Funders change, and a list stops being true the day it's made. A grants department keeps looking for you, and tells you when it finds something that fits — with the grant history it reasoned from attached.

Create your grants department

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,905 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 7, 2026, 2,610 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $28K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,547 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,905 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 232 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 47% fall in January–March.

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.

Get a shortlist of grants for arts built for your organization

Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.

Find my grants — emailed to me

Your AI grants department