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
State/ Foundation
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Alaska State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open State

Awards to support transportation and admission costs incurred in attending arts and cultural events for K-12 students. Up to $1,000 for eligible Title I schools. Rolling deadline at least 30 days…

Alaska State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cultural Collaborations Excursion Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Cultural Collaborations Excursion…

Suffolk County Government · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cultural Competitive and Emerging Film Festival Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Suffolk County Government Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Cultural Competitive and…

Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cultural Development Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The Cultural Development Grants…

Varies by project
TX Commission on the Arts · Rolling / Open State

Supports projects within designated Texas cultural districts that enhance cultural infrastructure, exhibitions, performances, and community access to the arts.

Up to US $10,000
South Carolina Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cultural Districts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary Overview South Carolina Arts Commission The mission of…

TRAVEL PORTLAND · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Cultural Enrichment Sponsorships Program Status: Active (Ongoing Opportunity) Geographic Scope: Portland, Oregon Overview: Travel Portland provides sponsorship support for annual cultural…

GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cultural Festival Funding Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Columbus Arts Council Amount: US $3,500 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Overview About GCAC The Greater Columbus Arts…

NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Cultural Sustainability Grant Cultural Sustainability is a one-time grantmaking and learning program nationally funded by The Wallace Foundation and delivered regionally by the U.S. Regional…

US $50,000 - US $150,000
SOUTH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cultural Sustainability Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Cultural Sustainability, a collaborative initiative by…

ARTS IN STARK · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cultural Tourism Grants Program Type: Marketing and event funding for tourism development Geographic Scope: Stark County, Ohio Partners: ArtsinStark and Visit Canton Overview: ArtsinStark and Visit…

ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cultural Vision Grants Overview: Grants respond to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community's interest in arts, science, history and heritage programming. Funds high-quality arts and culture projects that…

TRAVELERS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE:_ * _If you have not received funding from Travelers in the past but believe your organization qualifies for funding according to our guidelines, please send an inquiry email to the…

Culture & Animals Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Culture & Animals Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Culture & Animals Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 20, 2025 Summary The Culture & Animals Foundation Grant supports…

KOSASA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Culture & Arts: Creative Capacity Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kosasa Foundation Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Kosasa Foundation's Creative Capacity Grants Program aims to…

Up to US $30,000
OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Culture & Community Funder: Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Central Oklahoma (metro-based) Focus Area: Supporting culture and community initiatives Overview: One of OCCF's…

LAWTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AFFILIATED · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Culture and Community Grant Program Overview: The Oklahoma City Community Foundation launched its Culture and Community grant program to support organizations that preserve and promote Oklahoma's…

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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