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.
Dorothy A. Ashcraft Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dorothy A. Ashcraft Charitable Trust Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The Dorothy A. Ashcraft Charitable Trust Grant offers…
Overview _NOTE: The Grant Portal is open February through March, June through July 31 and October 1 through November. Applicants will be notified of approval, or declination, within 60 days of the…
Dorothy D. Green General Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Dorothy D. Green General Music Scholarship at Montana…
Dorothy Iglehart Pumphrey Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Howard County Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Dorothy Iglehart…
Dorrance Family Foundation: Local Grantmaking Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dorrance Family Foundation Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Dorrance Family Foundation focuses on enhancing community…
Double-R Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Double-R Foundation Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Double-R Foundation Grants provide essential support to volunteer-based…
Douglas and Janet Roberts Fund Geographic Scope: Northwest Connecticut (20 towns including Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris,…
Douglas Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Douglas Foundation Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Douglas Foundation Grant aims to enhance equitable access to education, healthcare, and…
Douglas Sager Hayes and Mildred "Mickey" Hayes Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview Note:…
DOVE Memorial Arts Scholarship Fund Status: Active scholarship program Geographic Scope: St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Funder: St. Croix Foundation for Community Development Overview: The DOVE…
Downeast Youth Film Scholarship (DEYFS) Funder: Craven Arts Council & Gallery Geographic Scope: Craven County/Downeast region, North Carolina Program Overview: The Downeast Youth Film Scholarship is…
Downtown Arts & Culture Impact Grants Funder: Missoula Downtown Foundation (MDF) Geographic Scope: Downtown Missoula, Montana Focus Areas: Arts and culture initiatives that enhance Downtown Missoula…
Downtown Arts & Culture Impact Grants Funder: Missoula Downtown Foundation Inc (MDF) Geographic Scope: Downtown Missoula, Montana Focus Areas: Arts and culture initiatives that have an impact on…
Downtown Banner Program Overview: The street banner program beautifies downtown with a display of banners designed to promote downtown as well as to celebrate its revitalization and progress. The…
Downtown Trenton (DTTN) Grants Geographic Scope: Downtown Trenton neighborhood, bordered by the Assunpink Creek and D&R Canal (also called "Creek to Canal, Rte 1 to Old Barracks") Focus Areas: -…
Dr. & Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bridge Builders Community Foundations Fka Venango Area Comm Foundation Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The…
Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen Legacy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Dr. D. Susan Badenhausen…
Dr. Edward and Anne Link Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Shelby County Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Dr.…
Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Foundation Grant - Under $5000 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2026…
Dr. Robert C. and Tina Sohn Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dr. Robert C. and Tina Sohn Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Dr. Robert C. and Tina Sohn Foundation offers…
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.