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 state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Responsive Grant Programs- Midsize Grants	The Reser Family Foundation	Rolling	$20K – $60K
Foundation	Paul G. and Miriam B. Mattern Fund Grant	The Community Foundation for South	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Joe Beeler Foundation Scholarships	Cowboy Artists of America Joe Beeler Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grassroots Arts Program Subgrants	Randolph Arts Guild Inc	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Arts Fund for East Tennessee Grant Program	East Tennessee Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $15K
Foundation	Narrative Short Film Grant - General Grants	Berkeley Film Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	NCC: Early Career Artist Residencies (ECAR) - BIPOC Studio Fellowship Grant	Northern Clay Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Doak Charitable Trust Grant	Clifton C & Henrietta C Doak Charitable	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Craig Zadan Pathway for Equity in the Arts Grant	Educational Theatre Association	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Kirkpatrick Family Fund	Albers Family Affiliated Fund of Occf	Rolling	$6M
Foundation	Champlin Foundation Traditional Capital Requests Grant	The Champlin Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CAAM Fellowship	Center for Asian American Media	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth Arts Miami (YAM) Grants Program	Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs	Rolling	Up to $160K
State	Arts Access (ACC) - Art Organizations	Division of the Arts Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Columbia County Creative Catalyst Grant	Greene County Council on the Arts	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	BCA Community Arts Grants	The Bronx Council on the Arts	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	MKFA: Infinite Expansion Grants (formerly Organizational Support Grants)	The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Grants for Artists: Delaware Individual Artist Fellowships	Delaware Division of the Arts	Rolling	$5K – $12K
Foundation	Pew Center for Arts & Heritage: Evolving Futures Grants- Implementation	The Pew Charitable Trusts	Rolling	Up to $600K
Foundation	ETC: Performing Arts Funding Grant	Etc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	MacDowell Fellowship Grant	MacDowell	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Grants That Enrich Communities Grant Program	Bemis Company Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust Grant	Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust	Rolling	$2K – $20K
Foundation	Uplift Grants - Chamber Music Grant	Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa	Rolling	$5K – $7K

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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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