Grants for Arts in Vermont
Last updated September 27, 2026
There are 11 active grants for arts tagged to Vermont, part of 5,034 active grants for arts listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| MULTIPLE – Hometown Grants T-Mobile · State Rolling · Up to $5M Supports shovel-ready projects that foster local connections, like technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers. Only physical builds or improvements are eligible. | |
| CULTURE and THE ARTS – Cultural Facilities Grants Vermont Arts Council · State Rolling · $100K – $3M Supports enhancing, creating, or expanding the capacity of an existing building to provide cultural activities for the public. Applicants must own a facility that is at least 10 years old, and it must be physically located… | |
| CULTURE AND THE ARTS – 2026 Vermont Reads Vermont Humanities · State Rolling · Varies Supports projects centered on Charity and Sylvia and its themes of Vermont’s (and America’s!) early history, the importance of friendships and family networks, the role of religion and faith in communal life, and the evolution of LGBTQ+… | |
| CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Project Grants Vermont Humanities · State Rolling · Up to $500K Supports new or existing community and curriculum development projects. | |
| CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Artists in Schools Vermont Arts Council · State Rolling · Up to $400K Supports quality, multiday arts experiences in schools with Vermont teaching artists in residence and encourage collaborations between schools, youth, artists, and arts organizations. | |
| CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Walter Cerf Community Fund Vermont Community Foundation · State Rolling · $50K – $2.5M Supports the arts, education, historic preservation, and social services with a priority of addressing the needs of underserved populations. | |
| CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Artist-in-Residents Programs Lake Champlain Basin Program · State Rolling · Up to $4M Supports development of sustainable Artist-in-Residence programs that will recruit artists to obtain and use scientific data, cultural trends, or historical facts to increase interpretation of natural resources within the Lake Champlain… | |
| CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Arts Project Grants Vermont Arts Council · State Rolling · $100K – $500K Supports creative placemaking, audience-based arts experiences, and participatory creative experienced. Projects that strive to remove or reduce barriers to participation for under-resourced groups are a priority. | |
| BCA Foundation Grants Program Fund Burlington City Arts Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Burlington City Arts (BCA) Foundation's Grants Program Fund makes grants and philanthropic funding accessible to Vermont artists or small arts organizations that may not have 501(c)(3) status, using a fiscal-sponsorship model: projects… | |
| CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Rapid Response Grants Vermont Humanities · State Rolling · Up to $100K Supports small humanities-focused community projects. | |
| CULTURE AND THE ARTS – Creative Aging Grants Vermont Arts Council · State Rolling · $400K – $600K Supports skill-based instruction alongside social engagement through the arts for older adults aged 60+. |
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About grants for arts in Vermont
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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