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.

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Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

CREATIVE WACO · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 CLUB INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 270 INC · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

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 INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Alaska Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Alaska Community Foundation The Alaska Community Foundation connects people who care to the causes that make a difference and matter most to them. We encourage and nurture philanthropy…

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF STATE ARTS · Rolling / Open · Ongoing Foundation

Alaska Contemporary Art Bank Administering Agency: Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) Geographic Scope: Alaska Status: Active collection and lending program Purpose: Invest in Alaska's creative…

Alaska State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alaska Literary Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Alaska Literary Awards, established in 2014 by the…

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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