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.

5,129 grants
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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF STATE ARTS · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

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…

Alaska State Council on the Arts · May 15, 2026 State

A juried list of artists who have expressed an interest in teaching in schools and demonstrate skills necessary to work as teaching artists in various educational settings.

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

YORK ALBERT E & MYRTLE GUNN TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE ALBERT M GREENFIELD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

ALBI FUND INSTITUTE AND LAB · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $1,000 - US $1,000,000
JUDD S ALEXANDER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 CHAR TRUST XXXXX2009 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

FRIENDS Of Great Salt Lake · May 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Alfred Lambourne Arts Program Organization: FRIENDS of Great Salt Lake Purpose: Annual recognition and celebration of regional creativity inspired by Great Salt Lake. Through artistic expression,…

BLEWETT ALICE E AND JOS C FOUNDAT · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 MEYER FOUNDAT A0479800 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $10,000 - US $1,000,000
ALICE TWEED TUOHY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

$1,000 - $2,500
AARON JUDGE ALL RISE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual 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…

BLANK ALLAN AND MARGOT FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Allan and Margot Blank Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Allan and Margot Blank Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Allan and Margot Blank…

THE ALLEGAN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Allegan County Community Foundation: Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Allegan County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview Allegan County Community Foundation:…

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation: Operations Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary…

Bartlesville Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Allied Arts & Humanities Fund Grant – Operating Support Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bartlesville Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 27, 2024 Summary The Allied Arts…

Bartlesville Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Allied Arts and Humanities Grant – Program Support Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bartlesville Community Foundation Amount: US $750 - US $2,000 Last Updated: November 27, 2024 Summary The Allied Arts and…

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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