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	CFCM: Impact Grant	Community Foundation of Central Mo	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Outstanding Series Format Deck Award	Seriesfest	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Howard Fellowships Grant	The George a & Eliza Gardner Howard	Rolling	$40K
Foundation	Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA) Grant Programs	Pennsylvania Rural Arts Alliance	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids (SAS-C) Grant Program	Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	GLCF: Fall & Spring Competitive Grants	Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Itty Bitty Mini Guaranteed Income Program	Indiespace Inc	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	CFCW: Major Projects Grant	Community Foundation of Central	Rolling	$25K – $50K
Foundation	Building for the Arts Grant	Washington State Department of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $2M
Foundation	CFOWC: DeFrees Family Memorial Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Warren County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFOWC: Tidioute Community Fund Grant	Community Foundation of Warren County	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Residencies in Schools Grant	Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomer	Rolling	$1K – $6K
Foundation	Debra Wegman Grant	Shiawassee Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	White Foundation Grant	The Connie Burwell White and William	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Falmouth Fund Grants	The Cape Cod Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $5K
Foundation	Arts in California Parks	Parks California	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Goldfarb Family Fellowship for Creative Nonfiction Grant	Virginia Center for the Creative Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Artistic Vitality: Chicago Gen Ops Grant	Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AIE Arts Curriculum Project Grant	Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Vitality Grants: Supporting Arts and Culture	Rochester Area Community Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Heller Awards for Young Artists (College Scholarships)	Greater Austin Performing Arts Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Stanly County Community Foundation Grant Cycle	Foundation for the Carolinas	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Artist-in-Residence Program	Redwood Parks Conservancy	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Patrick Family Foundation Grant	Patrick Family Foundation	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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