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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DEL MAR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
CLIFTON C & HENRIETTA C DOAK CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

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.…

Educational Foundation of Lake County · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE ACADEMY FOR TEACHERS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Varies by grant (examples: $2.9M approved February 2026, $1.4M approved December 2025, $612K approved December 2024)
RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

DOROTHY A ASHCRAFT CHARITABLE XXXXX7008 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE DOROTHY AND MARSHALL M · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HOWARD · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE DOUBLE-R FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

NORTHWEST CT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TRUST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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