Last updated June 20, 2026
There are currently 4,960 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
DGF: Legacy Project Overview: A program supporting theater writers and preserving theatrical legacy. Specific details limited in provided materials. Program Type: Legacy and archival support for…
DGI First Friday Micro Grant Overview: The DGI First Friday Micro Grant Program is designed to support small businesses located downtown in activating their storefronts and enhancing their presence…
Overview About Us The Cedar Falls Community Foundation began as the Cedar Falls Civic Foundation in 1976. Mayor Jon T. Crews was the catalyst, calling together a meeting of citizens to try to raise…
Diana Atwood Johnson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Diana Atwood Johnson…
Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation: Arts & Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Diane And Bruce Halle Foundation Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation supports…
Discretionary Grantmaking Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation invites applications for…
Overview Honoring decades of artistic accomplishments Rasmuson Foundation offers one $50,000 Distinguished Artist Award annually in recognition of an Alaskan’s creative excellence over multiple…
Diversity in the Arts Award Geographic Scope: State of West Virginia Purpose: Recognizes significant contributions of an individual or organization in West Virginia that has influenced and/or…
DMF Grants Funder: Del Mar Foundation (CA, US) Mission Focus: The Del Mar Foundation's grants focus on activities, programs, and acquisitions that further its mission to acquire and preserve open…
Do it Best Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Do It Best Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Do it Best Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on…
Do Something Great Awards - The Preston Jackson Arts Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Heart of Illinois Community Foundation Last Updated: September 21, 2025 Summary The Do Something Great Awards,…
Doak Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Clifton C. and Henryetta C. Doak Charitable Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: June 19, 2025 Summary The Clifton C. and Henryetta C.…
Dodge Fund Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Educational Foundation of Lake County Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The Dodge Fund Scholarship, established by the Education Foundation…
Dominic & Barbara Court Family Arts Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary Overview Kalamazoo…
Don Gimbel CAA Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Don Gimbel CAA Scholarship at Montana State University supports…
Don Lumadue Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Don Lumadue Scholarship is offered…
Don Quixote Fellowship Overview: The Don Quixote Fellowships supports idealistic, romantic, creative, impractical, and adventurous projects born of teachers' passions. Award Amount: Awards up to…
Donor-Advised Fund Grants Overview: The Richland County Foundation administers Donor-Advised Funds that allow individuals, families, and corporations to make grant recommendations to their favorite…
Dora Roberts Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dora Roberts Foundation Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Dora Roberts Foundation Grant supports organizations focused on arts, social…
Doris Fogler Braughton Fine Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Doris Fogler Braughton Fine Arts Scholarship at Montana…
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.
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.
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.