Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 4,970 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.
Overview Alaska Community Foundation The Alaska Community Foundation connects people who care to the causes that make a difference and matter most to them. We encourage and nurture philanthropy…
Alaska Contemporary Art Bank Administering Agency: Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) Geographic Scope: Alaska Status: Active collection and lending program Purpose: Invest in Alaska's creative…
Alaska Literary Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Alaska Literary Awards, established in 2014 by the…
Alaska Native Artist Resource Workbook Administering Agency: Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) Geographic Scope: Alaska Status: Published resource guide (not a grant program, but artist…
Albany Township Tomorrow Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Albany Township Tomorrow Fund Grant, established in honor of…
Albert & Elaine Borchard Foundation - General Grants Funder: Albert & Elaine Borchard Foundation Geographic Scope: Primarily California, US Mission: To promote charitable, educational, and scientific…
Albert E. and Myrtle Gunn York Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albert E. and Myrtle Gunn York Trust Last Updated: September 11, 2024 Summary The Albert E. and Myrtle Gunn York Trust Grant aims to…
Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Last Updated: June 03, 2025 Summary The Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Grant supports Philadelphia-area…
Albert Rees Davis (ARD) Scholarship Funder: Albert Rees Davis Endowment Fund, Inc. (ARDEF) Geographic Scope: Cleveland, Ohio area Background: Honors Albert Rees Davis, the namesake of the entire…
Albert Taft Case Fund Funder: Albert Rees Davis Endowment Fund, Inc. (ARDEF) Established: Created by ARDEF Board of Trustees Background: Named to honor the first member of the Case family who sang…
ALBI Film & TV Fund Description: The first-ever independent moving image fund for productions by or about Israelis and Palestinians, entirely committed to equality and democracy. Geographic Scope:…
Albuquerque Community Foundation: Field of Interest Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albuquerque Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Albuquerque…
Alexa Rose Fellow Funder: Alexa Rose Howell Cultural Foundation Status: Application window closed (most recent application deadline: November 11, 2023; selection announced January 2024) Award Amount:…
Alexander Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Judd S. Alexander Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Judd S. Alexander Foundation, established…
Alfred & Lillie Dunlavey Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alfred & Lillie Dunlavey Charitable Trust Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Alfred & Lillie Dunlavey Charitable Trust…
Alice E. and Joseph C. Blewett Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alice E. and Joseph C. Blewett Foundation Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Alice E.…
Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation Amount: Up to US $45,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation…
Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation Capital Grants Program Geographic Scope: South County Santa Barbara, including Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito, Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Isla Vista Funding Amount:…
Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation…
ALL RISE Mini-Grants Funder: Aaron Judge ALL RISE Foundation Mission Alignment: The foundation supports organizations whose programs align with inspiring children and youth to become responsible…
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.