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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ST CROIX FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

CRAVEN ARTS COUNCIL AND GALLERYINC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

MISSOULA DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

MISSOULA DOWNTOWN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE RIVERCITY COMPANY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Capital City Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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: -…

NORTHERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 ROBERT C & TINA SOHN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Community Foundation of Southern · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

UNITED ARTS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

RUTH ST JOHN & JOHN DUNHAM WEST · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

USAGA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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,…

DURFEE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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: -…

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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