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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Current Grant Opportunities Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Geographic Scope: West Texas region Overview: The Community Foundation of West Texas offers various grant opportunities for…

THE CURRY FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Curry Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Curry Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Curry Family Foundation Grant aims to support local…

THE CUSHMAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cushman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cushman Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Cushman Foundation Grant aims to support community and humanitarian efforts in San Diego…

Town of Cutler Bay · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cutler Bay Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Town of Cutler Bay Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Cutler Bay Community Fund aims to enhance the quality…

CHAUTAUQUA WOMEN'S CLUB INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

CWC Scholarship Program Overview: The Chautauqua Women's Club provides scholarships to support exceptional students in dance, music, piano, theater, voice, and visual arts attending Chautauqua…

Clare Rose Foundation Center · Rolling / Open Foundation

CYD Teaching Artists Fund Status: Coming Soon Funder: Clare Rose Center for Creative Youth Development Geographic Scope: San Diego Focus Areas: Health and wellness grants for teaching artists…

US $1,000 - US $15,000
THE CYRUS EATON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cyrus Eaton Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cyrus Eaton Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Cyrus Eaton Foundation Grant focuses on advancing…

The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust Grant Programme Status: ACTIVE Funder: The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust Amount: £500 - £6,000 Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust…

Da Camera Endowment Fund · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

DACAMERA Young Artist Program Overview: A chamber music fellowship program for emerging professional instrumentalists, singers, and composers. Goal: Encourage musicians to develop the skills…

DICKINSON AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

DACF: Field of Interest Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dickinson Area Community Foundation Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Summary The Dickinson Area Community Foundation offers grants through…

$1,200 (example award to Michigan City Southern Shore Art Association)
UNITY FOUNDATION OF LA PORTE COUNTY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Dale E. Landsman Arts Foundation Grant Overview: Grants to support art and artists in La Porte County, honoring the memory of Dale E. Landsman, local advertising executive and fine artist. Geographic…

NORTHERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Dale Kenyon Community Fund Geographic Focus: Town of Clayton, NY Purpose: Designed to award grants annually to non-profit agencies enhancing the quality of life for residents in the town of Clayton.…

Dallas County Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dallas County Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas County Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: September 13, 2025 Summary The Dallas County Foundation Grant supports community…

THE DALLAS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dallas Foundation: Spring Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas Foundation A Tx Nonprofit Corporation Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Dallas…

DANCE SERVICE NEW YORK CITY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dance Advancement Fund (DAF) Overview: DAF supports small-budget dance makers, catalyzing and supporting artistic development and to that end, contributes to the field's overall diversity,…

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LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dance Residencies Program Overview: Artist residency program supporting choreographers and dance artists through sustained creative development and presentation opportunities. Program Types: -…

BALLET WICHITA INC · August 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Dance Scholarship Funder: Ballet Wichita Inc (Wichita, KS) Overview: Ballet Wichita Academy offers a need-based scholarship opportunity to help make dance more accessible for students in the…

SOUTH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dance Touring Initiative (DTI) Funder: South Arts Inc (with funding from National Endowment for the Arts) Geographic Scope: Nine-state region in the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana,…

THE GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation, established in 1994, focuses on…

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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