El Paso Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: El Paso Community Foundation Last Updated: December 25, 2025 Summary The El Paso Community Foundation Grant supports innovative philanthropic…
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.
Elaine Sirkin Forbes Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary Overview The Pittsburgh Foundation Established in…
Eleanor Friedberg Art Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Eleanor Friedberg Art Scholarship Fund,…
Elias & Hanna Regensburger Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elias & Hanna Regensburger Foundation Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Elias & Hanna Regensburger Foundation Grant…
Eliza Moore Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oak Spring Garden Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: April 15, 2025 Summary The Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence supports…
Elizabeth Furber Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Amount: US $100 - US $30,000 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary The Elizabeth Furber Scholarship honors the…
Elizabeth Guttenberg Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $750 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Elizabeth Guttenberg…
Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elizabeth Huth Coates Charitable Foundation of 1992 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The Elizabeth Huth Coates…
Elizabeth L Mahaffey Fellowship Grant (CT) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The…
Elizabeth Pastor Ashland University Music Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 27, 2025 Summary The Elizabeth Pastor Ashland…
Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Ambler Trust Grants, provided by the Elizabeth Raymond…
Elkins Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Elkins Foundation Last Updated: April 17, 2025 Summary The Elkins Grant, offered by The Elkins Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in Houston and…
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 Fountain Pratt Emerging Artists Grants Program Type: Project grant program for individual artists Overview: The Emerging Artists Program (EAP) provides financial support to developing or…
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…
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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