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
Updated daily
$5,000 - $25,000 per grant
ALBERS FAMILY AFFILIATED FUND OF OCCF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Culture and Community Grant Program Geographic Scope: Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City area Focus Areas: - Preservation and promotion of Oklahoma's unique cultural heritage - Educational programming…

  Vermont Arts Council · Rolling / Open State

CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Arts Project Grants  Supports creative placemaking, audience-based arts experiences, and participatory creative experienced. Details - Funding Entity:   Vermont Arts…

  Vermont Arts Council · Rolling / Open State

CULTURE and THE ARTS – Cultural Facilities Grants   Supports enhancing, creating, or expanding the capacity of an existing building to provide cultural activities for the…

ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Culture Blocks for Creative Individuals Overview: Community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County that supports cultural experiences planned with resident involvement and presented at libraries,…

ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Culture Blocks for Organizations Overview: Community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County that supports cultural experiences planned with resident involvement and presented at libraries,…

CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Culture Connects Cambridge Funder: Cambridge Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Cambridge, MA (focus on neighborhoods around Central Square) Overview: Arts and culture grant program supporting…

US $10,000 - US $100,000
THE SVANE FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Culture Forward Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Svane Family Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Culture Forward Grant, initiated by the Svane Family…

Mid Market Business Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

Culture Forward Grant Provider: Svane Family Foundation Status: Inaugural grant program (announced April 18, 2025) Award Recipient: Mid-Market Foundation Award Amount: $75,000 (largest single grant…

THE JOYCE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The Joyce Awards will be paused for the 2025 cycle. We will be taking this time to reflect on lessons from the first two decades of the Joyce Awards and changes in the Great Lakes…

$4,000
CULTURESOURCE · November 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

CulturePop Administrator: CultureSource Partner: Rocket Community Fund Geographic Scope: Downtown Detroit Program Purpose: Fund outdoor, family-friendly arts activations in downtown Detroit during…

CultureWorks Inc · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

CultureWorks Arts & Culture Community Impact Grant Overview: The 2026-2027 CultureWorks Arts & Culture Community Impact Grant provides funding for artists and organizations that support arts and…

THE NETWORK FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cummings Foundation 3-Year Grant Program Funder: Cummings Foundation Award Amount: $120,000 over three years Status: NFSJ received this award in June 2025 as part of the Foundation's highly…

THE HOWARD GILMAN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

CUNY Dance Initiative Residencies Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Howard Gilman Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI)…

THE EMILY HALL TREMAINE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Curatorial Advancement- Innovation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The Emily Hall Tremaine…

THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Curatorial Research Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Andy Warhol Foundation for…

$7,500 per grant (8 grants totaling $60,000)
Locate Arts TN · August 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Current Art Fund - Project Grants for Tennessee Artists Funder: Tri-Star Arts, in partnership with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Regional Regranting Program Geographic Scope:…

THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Current Art Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $7,500 Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The Current Art Fund, administered by Tri-Star Arts…

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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