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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DANIEL KEATING FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Daniel Keating Foundation Grant Program Overview: The Daniel Keating Foundation provides grants to organizations that lift up and light up the lives of young people facing financial, emotional and…

CACHE EDUCATION FOUNDATION · April 25, 2026 · Monthly Foundation

Daniel Robert Lynch Art Education Program Purpose: Advance and support art education within K-12 schools; provide financial support for art supplies and equipment to help integrate art projects into…

Daniel-Mickel Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Daniel-Mickel Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Daniel-Mickel Foundation Last Updated: February 28, 2025 Summary The Daniel-Mickel Foundation, based in Greenville, SC, has been enhancing…

LARK THEATRE COMPANY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Daryl Roth Creative Spirit Award Award Amount: $10,000 Recurrence: Annual (now in its 26th year as of 2021) Overview: The Daryl Roth Creative Spirit Award is presented annually by The Lark and…

US $15,000 - US $350,000
THE GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

David C. Herriman Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $350,000 Last Updated: July 13, 2025 Summary The David C. Herriman Fund, established by the…

DAVIS FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Davis Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Davis Family Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Davis Family Foundation, established in Maine, focuses on granting support to…

Dawn Foods Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dawn Foods Foundation Corporate Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dawn Foods Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Dawn Foods Foundation Corporate Grants program is dedicated to…

HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC · Rolling / Open Foundation

DC Oral History - Beyond the Archive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: HumanitiesDC Amount: Up to US $12,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The DC Oral History - Beyond the Archive Grants provide…

US $1,000 - US $10,000
DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

DCCF Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Douglas County Community Foundation (Kansas) Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The DCCF Community Grants program aims…

DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Eligible organizations seeking funding for facility construction or expansion are encouraged to apply for a Build the Future Grant. This program replaces the large-request section of…

US $1,500 - US $15,000
DECATUR COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

DCCF: Large Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decatur County Community Foundation Inc. Amount: US $1,500 - US $15,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The DCCF Large Project Grants offer…

DECATUR COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

DCCF: Small Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decatur County Community Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The DCCF Small Project Grants offer funding…

ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL IN THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

DCEFF Vantage Grant for Emerging BIPOC Filmmakers Overview: The DCEFF Vantage Grant is a commitment grant supporting emerging BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) filmmakers working on…

DEARBORN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

DCF County Progress Grant Program Purpose: Support the interests of the community from eligible tax-exempt organizations for charitable purposes. Geographic Scope: Dearborn County, Indiana Focus…

US $750 - US $3,000
Staten Island Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

DCLA Premier Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Staten Island Arts Amount: US $750 - US $3,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The DCLA Premier Grants provide vital support to first-time applicants,…

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment · Rolling / Open Foundation

DDCAZ Community Outreach Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment provides…

Up to US $15,000
Decorative Arts Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dean F. Failey Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decorative Arts Trust Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: September 13, 2025 Summary The Dean F. Failey Grant, offered by the Decorative Arts Trust,…

DEBORAH M NOONAN MEMORIAL FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Fund Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Fund Grant, established in…

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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