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.

5,129 grants
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MASSACHUSETTS FOUNDATION FOR THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Expand Massachusetts Stories- Open Track Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities (Mass Humanities) Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: April 20, 2025 Summary The…

THE ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Ongoing Foundation

Express Grants (South Arts) Overview: Expedited grants supporting the presentation of touring artists. Geographic Scope: Open to organizations in rural communities of 50,000 people or less within…

Multi-year funding (funded by $600,000 Mellon Foundation grant)
LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Extended Life Residency Program Overview: A dance development artist residency program designed to sustain the careers of choreographers with essential financial, administrative and presentation…

RICH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

F. D. Rich Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: F.D. Rich Company (The Rich Foundation) Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The F. D. Rich Foundation Grants support charitable organizations…

More than US $20,000
SCSYMMES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

F. W. Symmes Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: F. W. Symmes Foundation Amount: More than US $20,000 Last Updated: July 19, 2025 Summary The F. W. Symmes Foundation Grant aims to enhance the…

ATLANTA BELTLINE PARTNERSHIP INC · August 11, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Façade pARTnership Grant Program Overview: Established in 2019, the Façade pARTnership Grant Program facilitates mutually beneficial relationships between Beltline business owners and local artists,…

Fremont Area Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

FACF: Community Grants - Community Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fremont Area Community Foundation (MI) Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Fremont Area Community Foundation's…

FREMONT AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

FACF: Competitive Grants - More than $50,000 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fremont Area Community Foundation (NE) Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Fremont Area…

FREMONT AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

FACF: Lester A. Walker Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fremont Area Community Foundation (NE) Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Lester A. Walker Foundation Grants, managed by the…

FREMONT AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

FACF: Mini-Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fremont Area Community Foundation (NE) Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The FACF Mini-Grants Program provides one-time…

THE DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL INC · October 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Facility Grant Program Overview: The Facility Grant Program provides support to help fund short-term arts activities in the Durham Arts Council building. Eligibility: - Non-profit organizations -…

THE DURHAM ARTS COUNCIL ENDOWMENT FUND · Closed · Semi-annual Foundation

Facility Grant Program Program Type: Short-term project funding for facility use Overview: Facility Grants support short-term projects in all art forms. This program helps support arts activities…

Approximately $50,000 distributed annually; 2025-26: $73,077 total approved for 35 grants
East High Angel Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Faculty and Staff Grants Geographic Scope: East High School, Denver, CO Focus Areas: Innovative classroom and extracurricular projects that enhance student learning experiences, including: - Arts…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fairhope/Point Clear Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Alabama Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Fairhope/Point Clear Community Foundation Grant…

Capitol Hill Community Foundation · September 28, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Fall and Spring Grants Award Amount: Up to $3,000 Recurrence: Awarded twice yearly in November (Fall) and May (Spring) Geographic Scope: Capitol Hill neighborhood, Washington, DC Focus Areas: -…

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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