Grants for Arts

Last updated August 30, 2026

There are currently 4,912 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	College of Arts and Architecture General Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New Yankee Stadium: Large Grants	New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ArtsBuild Grants	Arts in Stark	Rolling	$33K – $155K
Foundation	Legacy Scholarships	Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Yaddo's Residency Grant	Yaddo	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PAA Impact Award	Pasadena Art Alliance	Rolling	$20K – $30K
Foundation	Wesley W. Williamson Memorial Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Northwest	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Creative Economy Fund Grant	Entertainment Community Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Zachary Fujisaki Mar Passion Memorial Scholarship	Diamond Head Theatre	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Norfolk Rotary Charities Grants to Area Nonprofits	Norfolk Rotary Charities Inc	Rolling	$36K
Foundation	CA$H Theatre Grant - CA$H Sustains	Theatre Bay Area	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Ecolab U.S. Regional NPO (Non-Profit Organizations) Grant Program	Ecolab Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kendall’s Kindness Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the Fox	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	JCFKC: Jewish Art Fund Grant	Jewish Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Arts Lab Residency Grant	Young Audiences Inc	Rolling	$300 – $2K
Foundation	NCAC: Statewide Service Organizations Grant Program	North Carolina Arts Council	Rolling	$5K – $30K
Foundation	PEN Open Book Award (Multigenre) Grant	Pen American Center Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Jewelers Mutual Impact Fund Grant	Community Foundation for the Fox Valley	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Coast Electric Community Trust (CECT) Operation Round Up (ORU) Grants	Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award	First Peoples Fund	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Bob Crewe Foundation Grants	The Bob Crewe Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Louisiana Culture Care Fund Grants	Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	ESVCF Community Grants Program- Spring Cycle	Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Seed Grants	Arts & Science Council	Rolling	Varies

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About 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.

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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