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	OMYF Major Grants	Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lewis E. Cook III Scholarship - for SVHS Students	Sonoma Plein Air Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Lilly Endowment's GIFT VII Community Leadership Grant	Marshall County Community	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	250th Anniversary of the United States of America Grant	The Community Foundation of Eastern	Rolling	$500 – $2K
Foundation	MCA Cultural Grants for Nonprofit Arts Organizations	Marion Cultural Alliance Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	GLCF: Fall Grants	Greater Lafayette Community	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Frances F. Bourque Scholarship Fund Endowment established by Old School Square Center for the Arts Grant	Community Foundation for Palm Beach And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	General Grants for Children of Targeted Activists	Rosenberg Fund for Children Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ACC China/Hong Kong/Macau Program	Asian Cultural Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	New York Fellowship	Asian Cultural Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) - The Big Read Grant	Albion College	Rolling	$12K
Foundation	Koch Family Foundation Grants	Koch Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Program: Arts Education and Public Engagement Grants ( For organizations or projects with budgets over $50,000 )	Onion Foundation	Rolling	Up to $60K
Foundation	Fly Me To The Foon Scholarship Grant	East Bay Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Jessica Stevens Community Foundation Grant Cycle	The Alaska Community Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Youth Cultural Activities Grant	Alaska Children's Trust	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Administering Organization – Individual Artists Fellowship Grant	California Arts Council	Rolling	Up to $800K
Foundation	Orange County Venue Subsidy Grant for Arts and Culture	United Arts of Central Florida Inc	Rolling	Up to $60K
Foundation	Closing the Opportunity Gap	The Community Foundation of South	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Warren MacKenzie Advancement Award Grant	Northern Clay Center	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Impact100 Macomb County Grant	Impact100 Macomb County	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Vancouver Parks & Recreation: Everybody Plays	The Parks and Recreation Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Adelard A. and Valeda Lea Roy Foundation Grant	Adelard & Valeda Roy Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Foundation	CALT Experiences Grants	Mid Atlantic Arts Inc	Rolling	$1K – $10K

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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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