Grants for Arts

Last updated August 30, 2026

There are currently 4,912 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	19th Amendment Centennial Fund	The Dallas Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	James and Robert Hardman Fund for North Adams, Clarksburg, Florida, MA and Stamford, VT	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NYC Green Fund Grassroots Grants Program	City Parks Foundation Inc	Rolling	$1K – $40K
Foundation	ASCA: Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grants	Alaska State Council on the Arts	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Young Adults Israel Engagement Grants	Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Securian Foundation Grants	Securian Financial Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Building for Equity: Facilities Grants	4Culture	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Howard Gilman Foundation Grant - Current Grantees Renewed Funding	The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc	Rolling	$10K – $30K
Foundation	PMRTC: Legacy Grant Program	Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino	Rolling	$100K – $1M
Foundation	Community Cultural Connections (CCC) Grants	Artsbuild	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	ArtsWA: Art Project Grant	Washington State Arts Commission	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	AICA‑USA Art Critic Fellowship Grant	International Association of Art Critics – USA Section (AICA‑USA)	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	The Open Fund Artist Project Grant	Ruth Foundation for the Arts	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Truman C. Kuehn Charities Grant	Kuehn Truman C Tua	Rolling	$6K – $10K
Foundation	Juneau Arts & Humanities Council’s Individual Artist Award Grant	Juneau Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Kimball Foundation Grant Program	The Kimball Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jones Family Foundation Grant	The Jones Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Harrison County Community Foundation Grants	Foundation for Appalachian Ohio	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Gould Family Foundation Grant	Gould Family Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SC Humanities: Mini Grants	South Carolina Humanities Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Arthur and Lila Weinberg Artist-in-Residence Fellowship for Independent Researchers Grant	The Newberry Library	Rolling	$3K
State	Historic Preservation Tax Credit - Large Projects	Economic Development Authority	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cyrus Eaton Foundation Grant	The Cyrus Eaton Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $15K
Foundation	General Operating Support for Large Organizations Grant	Washington State Arts Commission	Rolling	$6K

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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.

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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