Last updated June 20, 2026
There are currently 4,960 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and 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.
Empowering Arts Grant Program Purpose: Support and fund arts and culture initiatives Geographic Scope: Gulf Coast Community Foundation's service area Focus Areas: Arts & Culture Contact Information:…
Empowering Arts Grant Program Overview: Grant program supporting arts and culture initiatives. Focus Area: Arts & Culture Geographic Scope: Gulf Coast Community Foundation service area (Sarasota…
Endowment Fund - Regular Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Marcos Community Foundation Amount: US $1,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The San Marcos Community Foundation…
Endres Manufacturing Company Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Endres Manufacturing Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Endres Manufacturing…
Enhancing Interpretation at Ford's Theatre This is a Notice of Intent only. This Task Agreement is being awarded under Cooperative Agreement P15AC00572 which was already awarded under a competitive…
Enrichment Grants Funder: ReachOut Crest View (ROCV) Website: rocv.org Contact: Cheryl Retzlaff, grants@rocv.org Organization Type: 501(c)(3) parent-teacher organization School: Crest View…
Enrichment Grants Funder: Newport Public Education Foundation (NPEF) Geographic Scope: Newport, Rhode Island public schools Focus Areas: Teacher, school, and community enrichment projects that…
Enrichment: Lois B. Cohan Museums-to-Go Overview: Provides up to $600 in funding for early learning programs to access enriching and educational experiences from local museums and institutions,…
Ensworth Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ensworth Charitable Foundation Last Updated: November 30, 2025 Summary The Ensworth Charitable Foundation, established in 1948, provides…
Entergy Micro Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entergy Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: July 05, 2025 Summary The Entergy Micro Grants Program offers funding of up to $1,000…
Entergy’s Open Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entergy Charitable Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Entergy’s Open Grants Program aims to enhance community well-being through…
Entergy’s Open Grants Program - Mississippi Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entergy Charitable Foundation Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary Entergy’s Open Grants Program in Mississippi aims to enhance…
Enterprise Mobility™ Philanthropic Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Enterprise Holdings Foundation Last Updated: June 30, 2025 Summary The Enterprise Mobility™ Philanthropic Giving program focuses…
Entry to Program Stream Program Type: General operating support grant for small arts organizations Geographic Scope: Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, and Monroe counties in Pennsylvania Eligibility: -…
Equinox Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Equinox Foundation, in collaboration with Innovia…
Equipment & Facilities Improvement Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Equipment & Facilities…
Overview Hawai‘i Community Foundation Our Vision We envision an equitable and vibrant Hawai‘i where all of our island communities thrive. Our Mission We inspire generosity, advocate for equity, forge…
Equitable Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Equitable Charitable Foundation Grant aims to support…
Overview _NOTE: Although we don’t accept unsolicited grant applications, we’re always interested in knowing who’s out there. Get in touch with us by email or through our contact form._ Vision To…
Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Grant Overview: A prestigious grant opportunity administered by Think 360 Arts for Learning, supporting innovative arts programs focused on equity and…
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.