Grants for Arts

Last updated June 20, 2026

There are currently 4,960 active grants for arts in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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.

4,960 grants
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Updated daily

What grants for arts are open right now?

INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fiction Feature Lab Status: Currently on hiatus. For fiction feature films in halted production or post-production, applicants should consider applying to Gotham Week Project Market as a U.S.…

FIDELITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fidelity Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fidelity Foundation Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Fidelity Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations that aim for high impact in…

CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field of Interest & Donor Advised Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chester County Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $7,500 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Chester County…

GREATER OLEAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DBA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field of Interest Funds- Beautiful Olean Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Beautiful Olean Fund, managed by the…

LJ MIDGE VERPLANK COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field of Interest Grants Overview: The GHACF administers grants through various field-of-interest funds that support specific cause areas and community needs. Fields/Focus Areas: - Arts, Culture &…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field of Interest Grants Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Northern Ottawa County, Michigan Focus Areas: Various fields of interest designated by donors through specific…

DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field Trip Experiences (FTE) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Field Trip Experiences…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field-of-Interest Grant Program - Arts and Culture Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,500 Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field-of-Interest Grant Program - Environment Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,500 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The…

US $10,000 - US $150,000
Oregon Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fields Artist Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: July 01, 2025 Summary The Fields Artist Fellowship, established in…

TR UA FIFTH THIRD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fifth Third Foundation Grants: Piqua, OH Foundations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fifth Third Foundation Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Fifth Third Foundation supports nonprofit organizations…

· Rolling / Open State

Film and Entertainment Grants North Carolina offers film producers financial rebates of up to 25% on qualified expenses. - Category: Art & Culture

INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Film and Media Career Development Program Status: Applications for 2026 program are closed Overview: An 8-week virtual program that allows students from across the country to learn from industry…

ADRIENNE SHELLY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Film Fatales Grants Funder: Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc (NY, US) Overview: Annual grant in support of various female filmmaker initiatives through partnership with Film Fatales. Focus Areas: Film,…

ADRIENNE SHELLY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Film Fatales Support Grant Partner Institution: Film Fatales Award Frequency: Annual Overview: Annual grant in support of various female filmmaker initiatives. Focus Areas: Female filmmaker…

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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