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.
Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant - General Operating Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant supports various…
Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant - Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Elsie H. Wilcox Foundation Grant supports programs aimed at…
Emergency & Unforeseen Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Emergency & Unforeseen Grant Program by 4Culture provides crucial support for cultural…
Emergency Artist Fund - COVID-19 Disaster Recovery Funder: Arts Council Napa Valley with support from the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation, Arts Education Alliance Fund, and Napa Valley Arts…
Emergency Grants Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: Grant program providing urgent project support for artists facing immediate funding needs. Award Details - Award…
Emergency Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (E-HEAL) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2025 Summary The Emergency Historic…
Emergency Mental Health Grant Program Status: Currently paused as of January 21, 2026 for program revitalization; expected to reopen in coming months Geographic Scope: New York City Focus Areas:…
Emergency Mental Health Micro Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indiespace Inc. Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Emergency Mental Health Micro Grants, offered by the Indie…
Emergency Readiness Grants Overview: Grants supporting cultural organizations in ongoing efforts to mitigate previous impacts from emergency events and prepare for future threats. Helps organizations…
Emergency Relief Fund Funder: Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) Geographic Scope: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington counties in Minnesota Funding Amount: $500…
Emergency Relief Fund Program Status: Active, second round applications open Geographic Scope: Arrowhead region (Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis counties, plus Fond du…
Emergency Response Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Minnesota Humanities Center is offering the Emergency…
Emerging Artist Alumni Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary Overview South Carolina Arts Commission The mission of…
Emerging Artist Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The Emerging Artist Award offers a $1,000 grant to Kentucky artists…
Emerging Artist Grants Status: Closed for 2025-26 season Geographic Scope: Multi-county regional program (Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange, and Person Counties) Overview: The Emerging Artists…
Emerging Artist Program Funder: Queer Cultural Center (QCC) Geographic Scope: San Francisco Bay Area, California Overview: The Emerging Artist Program is part of the Creating Queer Community…
Emerging Artist Scholarship Program Overview: Monmouth Arts presents young art students with college scholarships through the Emerging Artist Scholarship Program. Geographic Scope: Monmouth County,…
Emerging Artists Awards Overview: Annually, junior and senior art majors from local universities are nominated by their professors and juried by Summerfair for the opportunity to exhibit their work…
Emerging Artists Competition & Exhibition Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts for Rural Texas Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The Emerging Artists Competition & Exhibition,…
Emerging Creator Fellowship Overview: Fellowship program developed out of ASC's belief that investing directly in creative individuals makes the Charlotte-Mecklenburg cultural community more…