Grants for Arts in Delaware
Last updated October 4, 2026
There are 14 active grants for arts tagged to Delaware, part of 5,007 active grants for arts listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Project Support (PS) Division of the Arts Grants · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Support for arts programs provided by community-based organizations, colleges, and universities that assist in growing vibrant cultural environments. College and university projects must be non-credit and serve the general community. | |
| Education Resource (EDR) Division of the Arts Grants · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Grants to strengthen standards-based arts education projects, programs, and activities utilizing Delaware arts community resources or strengthening arts organizations' capacity to serve as professional development resources for teaching… | |
| StartUp Program (STU) Division of the Arts Grants · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Comprehensive program of financial support, training, and consultation to develop and strengthen management capacity of emerging arts organizations, organizations applying for annual grants for the first time, or previous grantees with… | |
| Arts Stabilization (ASF) Division of the Arts Grants · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Support for improvements to facilities owned or under long-term lease and operated by the organization. Funded through the Division's participation in the Arts Consortium of Delaware, Inc. (ArtCo) endowment. | |
| Arts Stabilization Fund (ASF) Division of the Arts Grants · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Support for improvements to facilities owned or under long-term lease and operated by the organization. Funded through the Division's participation in the Arts Consortium of Delaware, Inc. (ArtCo) endowment. | |
| General Operating Support (GOS) Division of the Arts Grants · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies Support of annual operating expenses to ensure year-round participation in the arts is available to Delaware residents. | |
| Artist Fellowships (IAF) Division of the Arts Grants · State Aug 2, 2027 · Varies Support of individual artists in their work as visual, performing, media, folk, and/or literary artists. For Delaware residents 18 years or older not enrolled in a degree-granting program. | |
| NEA Partnership Agreement Department of State · State Not published · Varies | |
| Arts Access (ACC) - Art Organizations Division of the Arts Grants · State Not published · Varies Supports small budget projects including presentation of performing, visual, literary, media, or folk arts in communities throughout the state. Rolling deadlines until funding expires; submit at least 6 weeks before event. | |
| TranspARTation Division of the Arts Grants · State Not published · $50K Grants supporting transportation costs (up to $500) for schools to bring students to Delaware arts and cultural institutions and venues to attend arts performances, events, and exhibits. | |
| Artist Residency Division of the Arts Grants · State Not published · Varies Grants for residencies with visual, literary, performing or media artists working with students in the classroom or professional development workshops with teachers. | |
| Arts Access (ACC) - Community-Based Organizations Division of the Arts Grants · State Not published · Varies Supports small budget projects that include presentation of performing, visual, literary, media, or folk arts in communities throughout the state. Organizations receiving Project Support are generally not eligible. | |
| Arts Access (ACC) - Arts Organizations Division of the Arts Grants · State Not published · Varies Supports small budget projects that include presentation of performing, visual, literary, media, or folk arts in communities throughout the state. Organizations receiving General Operating Support are generally not eligible. | |
| Arts Access (ACC) - Community Organizations Division of the Arts Grants · State Not published · Varies Supports small budget projects including presentation of performing, visual, literary, media, or folk arts in communities throughout the state. Rolling deadlines until funding expires; submit at least 6 weeks before event. |
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About grants for arts in Delaware
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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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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