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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National Park Service · Rolling / Open Federal

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…

REACHOUT CRESTVIEW · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

NEWPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION · February 20, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Enrichment Grants Funder: Newport Public Education Foundation (NPEF) Geographic Scope: Newport, Rhode Island public schools Focus Areas: Teacher, school, and community enrichment projects that…

FIRST UP · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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 TR UW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ensworth Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ensworth Charitable Foundation Last Updated: November 30, 2025 Summary The Ensworth Charitable Foundation, established in 1948, provides…

Up to US $1,000
Entergy Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 Holdings Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Enterprise Mobility™ Philanthropic Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Enterprise Holdings Foundation Last Updated: June 30, 2025 Summary The Enterprise Mobility™ Philanthropic Giving program focuses…

LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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: -…

US $5,000 - US $30,000
Innovia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Innovia Foundation · Closed · Annual Foundation

Equinox Foundation Grant Program Overview: The Equinox Foundation is partnering with Innovia Foundation to provide a grant program for the benefit of the communities in Bonner and Boundary counties…

Southwest Minnesota Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 BANK CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE TOW FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

CENTRAL CITY OPERA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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 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…

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…

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…

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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