Grants for Arts in Texas
Last updated October 4, 2026
There are 12 active grants for arts tagged to Texas, part of 5,005 active grants for arts listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Cooper Foundation Grants (Waco, Texas) Cooper Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $296K Madison Cooper created the Cooper Foundation with a mission to make Waco, Texas a better or more desirable city in which to live, realised through grant awards to qualifying nonprofits in Waco; the Foundation funds education, health, arts… | |
| Performance Support TX Commission on the Arts · State Not published · Varies Provides artistic fee subsidies to support performances and presentations across Texas. Helps make live arts performances accessible to communities and students. | |
| Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation Grant Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation (Waco, TX) makes grants in five priority areas - Arts & Culture, Community Building & Social Services, Democracy & Civic Participation, Education, and Health - via a Letter of Intent process. | |
| Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation Grant Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation supports the diverse needs of San Antonio and the surrounding community, with an emphasis on Bexar County, Texas; its primary focus areas are arts, education, health and wellness, animal welfare, and… | |
| Commission Initiative - 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence TX Commission on the Arts · State Not published · $178K Supports activities in Texas Congressional districts that commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. | |
| Arts Create TX Commission on the Arts · State Not published · Varies Program to advance the creative economy of Texas by investing in the operations of arts organizations. Supports organizational sustainability and operations for nonprofits engaged in arts and cultural activities. | |
| Cultural Arts Event Marketing Fund Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Cultural Arts Event Marketing Fund lets local Dallas groups and organisations apply for funding to enhance the marketing of a cultural arts event, so that it attracts or retains groups, visitors and hotel activity in Dallas. | |
| Arts Respond Project TX Commission on the Arts · State Not published · Varies Supports specific arts projects, initiatives, and programs that respond to community needs. Funds educational programs, performances, community engagement, and creative initiatives. | |
| Chi Omega Christmas Market Grant (Beneficiary Grant) Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas · Foundation Not published · From $50K Chi Omega Christmas Market (Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas), a 501(c)(3), runs an annual grant program funding Dallas-area nonprofits in the areas of Arts, Civic, Education, Health, or Welfare. | |
| Cultural District Project TX Commission on the Arts · State Not published · Varies Supports projects within designated Texas cultural districts that enhance cultural infrastructure, exhibitions, performances, and community access to the arts. | |
| Joe Beeler Foundation Artist Workshop Scholarships Cowboy Artists of America Joe Beeler Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies 'Aspiring artists may apply for scholarships to develop their art by attending workshops of CA artists and/or other approved artists.' 'Applications must be received by the CAA Joe Beeler Foundation at least 30 days prior to the start date… | |
| Bertha Artivism Awards Bertha Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Bertha Artivism Awards fund activist artists, art collectives and organizations to make projects that mobilize communities for social change ('artivism'). |
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About grants for arts in Texas
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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