Last updated June 20, 2026
There are currently 4,960 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Ella Fountain Pratt Emerging Artists Grants Overview: The Emerging Artists Program (EAP) is a project grant program that provides financial support to developing or established professionals by…
Ella Heimbrodt Award Funder: The TWS Foundation Program Type: Scholarship Geographic Scope: Western Springs, IL / Chicago suburbs Eligibility: - Must be an 8th grade student entering high school in…
Ella West Freeman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ella West Freeman Foundation Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Ella West Freeman Foundation, established in 1941 by A. B. Freeman in…
Ellen Hamada Fashion Design Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Ellen Hamada Fashion Design Scholarship, established in…
Ellsworth Kelly Award Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: Named award supporting contemporary artists across disciplines. Award Details - Award Amount: $45,000 - Total…
Elsie Beavers Carver and E. Lois Carver Educational Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Waccamaw Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The Elsie Beavers Carver…
Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant - General Capital Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Elsie H. Wilcox…
Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant - General Operating Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant supports various…
Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant - Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant supports programs aimed at…
Emergency & Unforeseen Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Emergency & Unforeseen Grant Program by 4Culture provides crucial support for cultural…
Emergency Artist Fund - COVID-19 Disaster Recovery Funder: Arts Council Napa Valley with support from the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, Arts Education Alliance Fund, and Napa Valley Arts…
Emergency Grants Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: Grant program providing urgent project support for artists facing immediate funding needs. Award Details - Award…
Emergency Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (E-HEAL) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2025 Summary The Emergency Historic…
Emergency Mental Health Grant Program Status: Currently paused as of January 21, 2026 for program revitalization; expected to reopen in coming months Geographic Scope: New York City Focus Areas:…
Emergency Mental Health Micro Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indiespace Inc. Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Emergency Mental Health Micro Grants, offered by the Indie…
Emergency Readiness Grants Overview: Grants supporting cultural organizations in ongoing efforts to mitigate previous impacts from emergency events and prepare for future threats. Helps organizations…
Emergency Relief Fund Funder: Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) Geographic Scope: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington counties in Minnesota Funding Amount: $500…
Emergency Response Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Minnesota Humanities Center is offering the Emergency…
Emerging Artist Alumni Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary Overview South Carolina Arts Commission The mission of…
Emerging Artist Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The Emerging Artist Award offers a $1,000 grant to Kentucky artists…
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.
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.
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.