DVLF General Grants Overview: The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund (DVLF) provides critical funding annually to organizations working on the front lines to address the emerging needs of the region's…
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.
Dwane & Velma Wallace Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dwane L And Velma Lunt Wallace Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Dwane & Velma Wallace Foundation Grant supports charitable…
Dwight Stuart Youth Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elbridge Stuart Foundation Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Dwight Stuart Youth Fund Grant supports organizations providing essential…
E.M. Christmas Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Colorado Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the E.M. The next…
E2AC Creative Overview: E2AC specializes in content creation for social impact, working with creatives at any budget level and specialty. Services Offered - Video and podcast production - Live events…
E2AC U: Film Fellowship Overview: E2AC's Student Fellowship Program empowers students to connect with causes they care about and learn what it means to produce projects from concept to execution.…
EAG's Open Stage Space Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Episcopal Actors' Guild Amount: US $5,600 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The EAG's Open Stage Space Grant, initiated by The Episcopal…
Earl and Maxine Claussen Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Earl and Maxine Claussen Trust Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Earl and Maxine Claussen Trust,…
Earl B. and Loraine H Miller Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Earl B And Loraine H Miller Foundation Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Earl B. and…
Earl R. McCulloch-Artcraft Printers Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Earl R. McCulloch-Artcraft Printers Scholarship at…
Early Childhood Arts Partnership Grants (Formerly Head Start Arts Integration) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Arts Council Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: January 10, 2025 Summary The Early…
Early-Career Artist Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Forecast Public Art Amount: US $8,000 Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The Early-Career Artist Project Grant supports Minnesota-based…
Early-Career Artist Research & Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Forecast Public Art Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The Early-Career Artist Research & Development…
Earlynn J. Miller Fund for the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of Harrisonburg And Rockingham County Amount: More than US $60,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The…
East Arts Grant Program (formerly East of the River) Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The East Arts Grant…
East Bay Fund for Artists Overview: The East Bay Fund for Artists supports local artists and arts organizations in the East Bay to create new and diverse works of art. Geographic Scope: East Bay…
East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Town Of East Hartford Amount: US $50 - US $1,500 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The East Hartford…
East Idaho Grant- F.M., Anne G., and Beverly B. Bistline Foundation Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Amount: US $3,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary…
Overview _NOTE: Concept proposals may be submitted at any time. Foundation staff and/or the Grant Review Committee will review Step 1 (Letter of Inquiry) material to determine whether the project…
Easton Legacy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southcoast Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Easton Legacy Fund Grant, managed by the SouthCoast…
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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