THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Equity in the Arts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cleveland Foundation Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Equity in the Arts Fund, supported by The Cleveland Foundation, aims to…
Grants for Arts
Last updated June 20, 2026
There are currently 4,960 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state 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.
4,960 grants
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Association of Arts Administration Educators Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Fellowship Funder: Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE) Status: Active program, though the page shows a 2021/22 application cycle. AAAE…
More than US $10,000
THE FRED A & BARBARA M ERB FAMILY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Erb Foundation: Arts and Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fred A And Barbara M Erb Family Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Fred and Barbara Erb…
ERIE CANALWAY HERITAGE FUND INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Erie Canalway Heritage Award of Excellence Funder: Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission Purpose: Honors and celebrates significant places of the Erie Canalway National Heritage…
Erie County Arts and Cultural Advisory Board (EACAB) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Erie County Cultural Funding Program - Level 1 (Grants under $50,000) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Arts and Cultural Advisory Board (EACAB) Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026…
US $50,000 - US $200,000
Erie County Arts and Cultural Advisory Board (EACAB) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Erie County Cultural Funding Program - Level 2 & 3 (Grants over $50,000) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Arts and Cultural Advisory Board (EACAB) Amount: US $50,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated:…
More than US $10,000
Erie Insurance · Rolling / Open Foundation
Erie Insurance Giving Network Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Insurance Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Erie Insurance Giving Network Grant supports…
Escape to Create (E2C) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Escape to Create (E2E) Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Escape to Create (E2C) Last Updated: August 05, 2025 Summary Escape to Create (E2C) Residency is a unique multi-disciplinary creative…
Esping Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Esping Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Esping Family Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Esping Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Dallas…
Arts Council Grants · Rolling / Open State
Rolling deadline. For arts education programming in schools.
US $2,000 - US $5,000
ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Essex Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adirondack Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Essex Community Fund Grant, managed by the Adirondack…
NORTHWEST CT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TRUST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Estelle A. and David A. MacKenzie Fund Geographic Scope: Northwest Connecticut Focus Areas: - Arts and culture - Community support Recent Grant Examples: - Riverton Theatre: support for critical…
HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Esther Kanagawa Memorial Art Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Esther Kanagawa Memorial Art Scholarship Fund,…
Up to US $50,000
EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
ESVCF Community Grants Program- Spring Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: August 31, 2025 Summary The ESVCF Community…
Up to US $5,000
ETC · Rolling / Open Foundation
ETC: Performing Arts Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ETC Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The ETC Performing Arts Funding Grant, established in 1975, aims to…
THE ETHEL S ABBOTT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ethel S. Abbott Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ethel S. Abbott Charitable Foundation Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The Ethel S. Abbott Charitable Foundation aims to continue the…
US $5,000 - US $25,000
ETHEL S C SMITH NO 5 CHARITABLE TW · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Fund Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Ethel Sergeant…
Up to US $75,000
Minnesota Humanities Center · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ethnic Media Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary Overview Who We Are The humanities help us understand…
US $30,000 - US $40,000
EDGE EUGENE III CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation
Eugene Edge III Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Eugene Edge III Charitable Trust Amount: US $30,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Eugene Edge III Charitable…
EUGENE STRAUS CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Eugene Straus Charitable Trust Mission The Eugene Straus Charitable Trust was established in 1974. Eugene Straus was born to a pioneer Dallas family who settled in Dallas County in the…
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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