Grants for Arts

Last updated August 30, 2026

There are currently 4,912 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Inspire Olympia Impact Funding Grant	City of Olympia	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Woodberry Poetry Room Creative Fellowship Grant	Harvard Public Library Trust Inc	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	A.I.R. Fellowship Program Grant	A.I.R. Gallery ( Artists in Residence, Inc.)	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Ashley Bryan Arts and Humanities Award Grant	Maine Education Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Project Grants	Kent Cultural Alliance Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	BCA : Curatorial Fellowship Grant	The Bronx Council on the Arts	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation: Under $5,000 Grants	A Lindsay & Olive B O'connor	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Arts & Heritage Fund - Technical Assistance Grants	Arts and Culture Alliance	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Lynch Foundation Grant	The Lynch Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts Community Grants	Town Of East Hartford	Rolling	$50 – $2K
Foundation	Arts Fund for Region One: Individual Scholarships (Susan Fillman Memorial Scholarship For The Arts) Grant	Berkshire Taconic Community	Rolling	$100 – $500
Foundation	Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Grant	The Andy Warhol Foundation for The	Rolling	$60K – $100K
Foundation	CAAP Community Impact Grant Program	Arab Community Center for Economic and S	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Arts Idaho- Public Programs in the Arts Grant	Idaho Commission on the Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Creative Equity Fund	Gold House Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Oakland Art Grant Portfolio Program	4point0 Schools	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Starseed Foundation Grant	The Starseed Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $15K
Foundation	Youth Advisory Board (YAB)	Experience Learning Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Andy Warhol Foundation- Arts Writers Grant	The Andy Warhol Foundation for The	Rolling	$15K – $50K
Foundation	The Idea Fund	PRH Preservation Inc	Rolling	$1K – $7K
Foundation	Sensory-Friendly Programs	Experience Learning Community	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tom Holder Memorial Scholarships for Kids	Carroll County Arts Council Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ralph J. Torraco Fine Arts Scholarship Grant	UNICO Foundation Inc	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Caleres Cares Charitable Trust Grants	Caleres Cares Charitable Trust	Rolling	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.

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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