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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Prairie Ronde Artist Residency Grant The Mill at Vicksburg · Foundation Not published · $3K The Prairie Ronde Artist Residency offers a unique opportunity for artists to engage creatively with The Mill at Vicksburg in Michigan.	Not published	$3K
Barbara Barnard Smith Fund for World Musics Grant Ventura County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Barbara Barnard Smith Fund for World Musics, established in 1992, aims to deepen understanding of global and local multicultural environments through artistic heritages beyond Euro-American concert traditions.	Not published	Varies
Oregon Trail Community Foundation Grant Oregon Trail Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oregon Trail Community Foundation Grant supports projects improving education, wildlife preservation, historical landmarks, the arts, healthcare, and research in western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming.	Not published	Varies
Ann Jackson Family Foundation Grants Ann Jackson Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ann Jackson Family Foundation offers grants primarily to non-profit organizations serving Santa Barbara County, focusing on Health and Human Services, The Arts, Community, and Education.	Not published	Varies
Marshfield Area Affiliate Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Marshfield Area Affiliate Grantmaking Program, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to enhance the quality of life in the Marshfield region.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Roberts Foundation - Creation of New Work Initiative Grant Edward C & Ann T Roberts Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Roberts Foundation's Creation of New Work Initiative Grant supports local artists and arts organizations in Greater Hartford.	Not published	Varies
Hinton Area Foundation: Community Impact Fund Grant Hinton Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hinton Area Foundation's Community Impact Fund Grant supports local charitable organizations in Hinton and Summers County. This grant focuses on enhancing education, arts, beautification, health, human services, and public recreation.	Not published	Varies
Henry and Louise Timken Foundation Grant Stark Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Henry and Louise Timken Foundation Grant provides essential funding to support charitable initiatives that benefit the Stark County community.	Not published	Varies
Project Awards Grant Rasmuson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Rasmuson Foundation offers Project Awards to support Alaska artists in various disciplines with grants of $10,000 for specific short-term projects.	Not published	$10K
CatchLight Impact Fund CatchLight · Foundation Not published · $2K – $15K The Impact Fund provides additional financial resources for current cohort members and alumni of CatchLight Fellowships to cultivate audience engagement, test innovative distribution methods, and gain new skills in pursuit of community…	Not published	$2K – $15K
Gulf Coast Community Foundation General Grants Gulf Coast Strategic Investments Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Make the greatest positive impact in communities through grantmaking to nonprofit organizations	Not published	Varies
Towson University Asian Arts & Culture Center Towson University · State Not published · Varies The Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson University engages the university and surrounding communities in cross-cultural dialogue through a broad range of Asian artistic and cultural experiences.	Not published	Varies
Stuart Harris Drama Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area.	Not published	Varies
National Leaders of Color Fellowship (LoCF) Mid Atlantic Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Leaders of Color Fellowships (LoCF) is a transformative leadership development experience curated by Creative West (formerly WESTAF) in order to establish multicultural leadership in the creative and cultural sector.	Not published	Varies
Wyoming Arts Council: Professional Development/Career Advancement Grant Wyoming Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Wyoming Arts Council offers the Professional Development/Career Advancement Grant to enhance the capabilities of individuals and organizations engaged in the arts.	Not published	Up to $1K
Jerome Hill Artist Fellowships Grant Jerome Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K The Jerome Hill Artist Fellowships provide vital support to emerging artists in Minnesota and New York City across eight artistic disciplines.	Not published	$50K
Artist Emergency Fund Artsbuild · Foundation Rolling · Varies ArtsBuild has established an ongoing Artist Emergency Fund to help self-employed artists of all disciplines in Hamilton County recover from lost income due to the cancellation of scheduled gigs or work opportunities.	Rolling	Varies
GMF: Curator Travel Grant Great Meadows Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The program does not have specific deadlines and accepts applications throughout the year.	Not published	Varies
Decorative Arts Trust: Publishing Grants for Collections, Exhibitions, and Conferences Decorative Arts Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Decorative Arts Trust offers publishing grants aimed at enhancing scholarship in the decorative arts.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Jazz Road Creative Residencies Grant Program South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Jazz Road Creative Residencies Grant Program, initiated by South Arts, supports professional jazz artists in the U.S. by removing financial barriers to their creative practices.	Not published	Up to $40K
Indigenous Scholarships: Arts Fund (AUS to USA and USA to AUS) American Australian Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The American-Australian Arts Fund provides support of up to US $10,000 to emerging Native American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander artists to study or undertake artistic development in…	Not published	Varies
Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Mentorship Program Vital Impacts · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide intensive mentorship and guidance to emerging photographers to develop their photographic projects and skills in environmental storytelling.	Not published	Varies
Miller Foundation: Arts (Large Org.) Grant James F & Marion L Miller Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Miller Foundation supports arts organizations in Oregon through its Fast Track grants, which fund vital artistic programming, performances, and arts education.	Not published	Up to $150K
Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund Grant Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund, managed by the Central New York Community Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations in Pulaski and the Town of Richland.	Not published	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.

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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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