Grants for Arts

Last updated November 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,900 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,608 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,900; from 2,546 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$27K
Total listed funding: $266.9M; across 2,608 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 227 with a published date

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CAAM Fellowship Center for Asian American Media · Foundation Not published · Varies CAAM offers fellowship and career development opportunities to support storytellers working on provocative, timely, and underrepresented stories.	Not published	Varies
Youth Arts Miami (YAM) Grants Program Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $160K The Youth Arts Miami Grants Program supports non-profit youth arts organizations in Miami-Dade County. It offers funding based on organization size, with specific revenue thresholds.	Not published	Up to $160K
Arts Access (ACC) - Art Organizations Division of the Arts Grants · State Not published · Varies Supports small budget projects that include the presentation of performing, visual, literary, media, or folk arts in communities throughout the state. Rolling deadlines until funding expires; submit at least 6 weeks before event.	Not published	Varies
Columbia County Creative Catalyst Grant Greene County Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · $1K The initiative awards emerging artists $1,000 each to create an experience for new work to be shared with the community.	Not published	$1K
BCA Community Arts Grants The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The BCA Community Arts Grants support local Bronx arts projects that engage the community in various art forms. Grants, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, are available to nonprofit organizations and individual artists through fiscal sponsors.	Not published	$1K – $5K
MKFA: Infinite Expansion Grants (formerly Organizational Support Grants) The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts offers the Infinite Expansion Grants to support arts organizations that engage in innovative projects reflecting critical thinking and risk-taking in the arts.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Grants for Artists: Delaware Individual Artist Fellowships Delaware Division of the Arts · Foundation Not published · $5K – $12K The Delaware Individual Artist Fellowships program supports creative artists in various disciplines, including visual and performing arts.	Not published	$5K – $12K
Pew Center for Arts & Heritage: Evolving Futures Grants- Implementation The Pew Charitable Trusts · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage offers Evolving Futures Grants to support organizations in implementing strategic changes to their operational models, enhancing viability and sustainability.	Not published	Up to $600K
ETC: Performing Arts Funding Grant Etc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The ETC Performing Arts Funding Grant, established in 1975, aims to support non-profit performance groups across the United States. With grants up to $5,000, the initiative seeks to encourage artistic expression and innovation.	Not published	Up to $5K
MacDowell Fellowship Grant MacDowell · Foundation Not published · Varies The MacDowell Fellowship supports artists by providing a nurturing environment for creative work.	Not published	Varies
Small Grants That Enrich Communities Grant Program Bemis Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Small Grants That Enrich Communities Grant Program, supported by The Amcor Cares Foundation, aims to enhance community welfare through funding for various initiatives.	Not published	Up to $1K
Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust Grant Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $2K – $20K The Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust Grant provides financial assistance to charities focusing on children, families, arts, and education.	Not published	$2K – $20K
Uplift Grants - Chamber Music Grant Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa · Foundation Not published · $5K – $7K The Uplift Grants - Chamber Music Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, supports classical chamber music performances in Black Hawk County.	Not published	$5K – $7K
NOCCA Scholarship The Ingram Lee Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The first scholarship awarded by the Ingram Lee Foundation in 2013 was for $2,500 to a graduating student from NOCCA.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Daniel Keating Foundation - General Grant Program Daniel Keating Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Daniel Keating Foundation provides grants to organizations that lift up and light up the lives of young people facing financial, emotional and physical changes in the Kansas City and Manhattan, KS community.	Not published	Varies
NYSCA Statewide Community Regrant Program (SCR) Greene County Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Basic Operating Grants (BOGs) High Point Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed to support arts and design nonprofit organizations in the greater High Point area.	Not published	Varies
Open Hearts Foundation Grant Program Open Hearts Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $25K The Open Hearts Foundation provides grants to nonprofit partners whose missions reflect their own.	Not published	$15K – $25K
Hedwig Arlen Memorial Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hedwig Arlen Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University supports American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing degrees in Arts and Architecture.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Artists Awards Summerfair Cincinnati Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annually, junior and senior art majors from local universities are nominated by their professors and juried by Summerfair for the opportunity to exhibit their work among their peers.	Not published	Varies
CYD Teaching Artists Fund Clare Rose Foundation Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Health and wellness support as self-defined by applicants. Examples include:	Not published	Up to $1K
TD Charitable Foundation: Capacity Building Fund Grant TD Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $150K The TD Charitable Foundation's Capacity Building Fund empowers nonprofit organizations by providing grants aimed at enhancing their operational capabilities.	Not published	$25K – $150K
NYSCA Support for Sponsored Organizations (NY) Grant New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The NYSCA Support for Sponsored Organizations grant provides flexible funding for eligible New York State nonprofit organizations to enhance their arts programming and general operations.	Not published	$10K – $50K
City of Bellingham- Standard Tourism Grant City of Bellingham · State Not published · $5K – $30K The City of Bellingham offers the Standard Tourism Grant to promote cultural activities and tourism. This program supports events that attract visitors, enhancing local economic activity.	Not published	$5K – $30K

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,900 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 9, 2026, 2,608 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $27K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,546 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,900 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 227 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 48% fall in January–March.

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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