Grants for Arts

Last updated November 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 4,900 active grants for arts in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 92 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 2,608 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 4,900; from 2,546 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $4,000–$27K
Total listed funding: $266.9M; across 2,608 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 227 with a published date

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Fund a Grant Program Givesendgo Charities · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Dorrance Family Foundation: Local Grantmaking Dorrance Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dorrance Family Foundation focuses on enhancing community quality of life through education and conservation initiatives.	Not published	Varies
The Intentional Artist The Episcopal Actors' Guild · Foundation Not published · Varies A program mentioned in the Artist Opportunities section of EAG's website.	Not published	Varies
Youth Scholarship Adams County Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Full scholarships are available to children from low-income families of Adams County.	Not published	Varies
J.L. Bedsole Foundation Grant J L Bedsole Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The J.L. Bedsole Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for citizens in Southwest Alabama by supporting educational opportunities, cultural initiatives, and community development.	Not published	Varies
Program Mini Grants Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities · Foundation Not published · Varies Smaller grant program for humanities-themed programming, part of LEH's programmatic grants offerings.	Not published	Varies
Jennifer Thoma Memorial Ballet Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Jennifer Thoma Memorial Ballet Scholarship, offered by the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, aims to support dancers pursuing summer intensive training programs.	Not published	Up to $3K
Knight Family Charitable Foundation Grants The Knight Family Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The Knight Family Charitable Foundation, established by Peg and Bill Knight, focuses on enhancing community welfare through humanitarian support, education, and the arts.	Not published	Varies
Dale Kenyon Community Fund Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Designed to award grants annually to non-profit agencies enhancing the quality of life for residents in the town of Clayton.	Not published	$5K
Outside Agency Grant (OA) City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) · State Not published · Up to $12K The City of Gainesville offers the Outside Agency Grant to provide essential support for cultural non-profits in the area.	Not published	Up to $12K
John Chervinsky Emerging Photographer Scholarship The Griffin Museum of Photography Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The John Chervinsky Emerging Photographer Scholarship was established in June 2016 to recognize, encourage, and reward photographers with the potential to create a body of work and sustain solo exhibitions.	Not published	$3K
Fine Arts Initiative Grant Maryland State Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $1K – $70K The Fine Arts Initiative Grant, established by the Maryland General Assembly, aims to enhance arts education for prekindergarten-12 students in local education agencies.	Not published	$1K – $70K
CFWM Capacity-Building Grants Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · $3K The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts offers Capacity-Building Grants to support artists in Franklin, Hampshire, or Hampden counties.	Not published	$3K
CFCM: Impact Grant Community Foundation of Central MO · Foundation Not published · $5K The Community Foundation of Central Missouri (CFCM) offers the Impact Grant, a $5,000 funding opportunity designed to significantly address critical issues in mid-Missouri.	Not published	$5K
Outstanding Series Format Deck Award Seriesfest · Foundation Not published · Varies Award recognizing excellence in series format deck presentation and design.	Not published	Varies
Howard Fellowships Grant The George a & Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation · Foundation Not published · $40K The Howard Fellowships, administered by the George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation, support early mid-career artists and scholars with $40,000 awards for independent projects in selected fields.	Not published	$40K
Dorothy L. Riekes Music & Cultural Arts Scholarship Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Jewish Federation of Omaha's Dorothy L. Riekes Music & Cultural Arts Scholarship helps Jewish students in the Omaha metropolitan area take part in music and cultural arts programs, including vocal or instrumental music, dance and…	Rolling	Varies
Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) Grant Programs Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) is a partnership between local organizations and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA), a state agency.	Not published	Varies
Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids (SAS-C) Grant Program Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids (SAS-C) Grant Program, a collaboration between the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and The Children’s Trust, provides funding to nonprofit organizations to offer underserved…	Not published	Up to $40K
GLCF: Fall & Spring Competitive Grants Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation offers competitive grants to enhance the quality of life in Lynchburg and surrounding counties.	Not published	Up to $30K
CFCW: Major Projects Grant Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin offers the Major Projects grant to support impactful community projects in Portage and Waushara counties. Annually, one project is funded with grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Building for the Arts Grant Washington State Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The Building for the Arts Grant, provided by the Washington State Department of Commerce, supports nonprofit organizations in funding up to 33% of eligible capital costs for acquiring, constructing, or renovating arts and cultural…	Not published	Up to $2M
CFOWC: DeFrees Family Memorial Fund Grant Community Foundation of Warren County · Foundation Not published · Varies The CFOWC: DeFrees Family Memorial Fund Grant supports local non-profits in Warren County, with a focus on diverse sectors like arts, education, and healthcare.	Not published	Varies
CFOWC: Tidioute Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of Warren County · Foundation Not published · Varies The CFOWC: Tidioute Community Fund Grant supports local non-profit organizations in Warren County, having distributed nearly $5 million over the past five years.	Not published	Varies

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About 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for arts award?

Of the 4,900 grants for arts Grantable lists as of November 9, 2026, 2,608 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 and $27K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (27), Montana State University (27), Alaska State Council on the Arts (23), South Arts Inc (22), and South Carolina Arts Commission (19). In all, 2,546 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for arts due?

Of 4,900 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 227 have a published upcoming deadline, 910 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 3,673 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 48% fall in January–March.

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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