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 foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Catalyst Grant Program	The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Gallery Collection: Create-A-Greeting-Card Scholarship Grant	The Gallery Collection	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Filmmakers Program	Greater Philadelphia Film Office	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GA Arts: Vibrant Communities Grant	Georgia Council for the Arts	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Festivals Program Grant	South Carolina Arts Commission	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Open Call for Creative Technologists	Black Public Media Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CCCF Standard Grant	Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	Gilmore Foundation Grant	Irving S Gilmore Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	MetLife Community Impact Grant Program (United States)	Metlife Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Impact Grant	Madison Visionary Partners Inc	Rolling	$750 – $3K
Foundation	Ellsworth Kelly Award	Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc	Rolling	$45K
Foundation	Carrie and Skip Gordon Teaching Artist Award	Metropolitan Arts Council	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Athena Film Festival Sponsorship	Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Andre Ellingson Film Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Baade Charitable Purposes Trust Grant	Eric a Baae and Mary C Baade Charitable	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	West Central Initiative Community Grants (Annual Grantmaking)	West Central Initiative	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	McKnight Fellowships for Musicians Grant	MacPhail Center for Music	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Equity in the Arts Fund Grant	The Cleveland Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Earl and Maxine Claussen Trust Grant	Claussen E & M Charitable Tuw	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation Grant	Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Recovery LA	Community Partners	Rolling	$26M
Foundation	Russell Family Foundation Grant	Charles and Carolyn Russell Family Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Hirsch Charitable Trust Grant	Gertrude L Hirsch Charitable Trust	Rolling	$2K – $20K
Foundation	FCA Emergency Grants	Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc	Rolling	$500 – $3K

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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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