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.
Dr. Robert Palmer Grant Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of Southern New Mexico Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Dr. Robert Palmer Grant Fund, managed by the Community…
DTOLive! Call for POP-UP Creative Storefronts Description: Activate storefronts with POP-UP art exhibitions showcasing the work of local artists in the heart of Downtown Orlando to bring economic…
Dunham West Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ruth St. John & John Dunham West Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Dunham West Foundation Grant, established in 1957, supports…
Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation Grant supports nonprofits focused on…
DuPage Foundation Community Impact Grant Program Status: Active annual grant program Geographic Scope: DuPage County, Illinois Focus Areas: Supporting not-for-profit organizations in education,…
Overview The Durfee Foundation is named in honor of Dorothy Durfee Avery who, with her husband, R. Stanton (Stan) Avery, established it in 1960. Since that time, the foundation has awarded more than…
Durham Community Foundation - Community Fund(s) Grantstream Status: ACTIVE Funder: Durham Community Foundation Last Updated: May 27, 2025 Summary The Durham Community Foundation offers Community…
DUWI Fund Geographic Scope: Darlington, Wisconsin area Purpose: Responds to area's not-for-profit organizations wishing to start new, innovative programs or expand current services Focus Areas: -…
DVLF General Grants Overview: The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund (DVLF) provides critical funding annually to organizations working on the front lines to address the emerging needs of the region's…
Dwane & Velma Wallace Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dwane L And Velma Lunt Wallace Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Dwane & Velma Wallace Foundation Grant supports charitable…
Dwight Stuart Youth Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elbridge Stuart Foundation Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Dwight Stuart Youth Fund Grant supports organizations providing essential…
E.M. Christmas Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Colorado Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the E.M. The next…
E2AC Creative Overview: E2AC specializes in content creation for social impact, working with creatives at any budget level and specialty. Services Offered - Video and podcast production - Live events…
E2AC U: Film Fellowship Overview: E2AC's Student Fellowship Program empowers students to connect with causes they care about and learn what it means to produce projects from concept to execution.…
EAG's Open Stage Space Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Episcopal Actors' Guild Amount: US $5,600 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The EAG's Open Stage Space Grant, initiated by The Episcopal…
Earl and Maxine Claussen Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Earl and Maxine Claussen Trust Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Earl and Maxine Claussen Trust,…
Earl B. and Loraine H Miller Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Earl B And Loraine H Miller Foundation Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Earl B. and…
Earl R. McCulloch-Artcraft Printers Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Earl R. McCulloch-Artcraft Printers Scholarship at…
Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants (Formerly Head Start Arts Integration) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Arts Council Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: January 10, 2025 Summary The Early…
Early-Career Artist Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Forecast Public Art Amount: US $8,000 Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The Early-Career Artist Project Grant supports Minnesota-based…
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.