Grants for Visual Artists

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 485 active grants for visual artists in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 5 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 323 list an award amount, with a median of $7,000.

Grants tracked: 485; from 319 funders
Median award: $7,000; middle half $3,000–$20K
Total listed funding: $16.2M; across 323 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 13; 26 with a published date

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The Radical Imagination Artists Grant NDN Collective Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K The Radical Imagination Artists Grant, funded by Ndn Collective Inc, offers $50,000 grants for one year to individual Indigenous artists, artist cooperatives, and small nonprofits.	Not published	$50K
Craig Charles Herst Memorial Endowment Fund Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support publication of the annual Visual Arts Student Portfolio – Gift of Love	Not published	Varies
NYSCA Encore Grants New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The NYSCA Encore Grants are designed to support returning Staten Island-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in presenting significant artistic and cultural programming across various disciplines.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Moon and Stars Project Grants The American Turkish Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Turkish Society awards competitive grants to support emerging and established artists in the development of arts and culture projects related to Turkey, dedicated to highlighting Turkey's arts and culture scene and…	Not published	Varies
Jerome Early Career Printmakers Residency Grant Highpoint Center For Printmaking · Foundation Not published · $4K The Jerome Early Career Printmakers Residency at Highpoint Center for Printmaking offers emerging Minnesota printmakers a year-long opportunity to develop their artistic skills.	Not published	$4K
Individual Artist Grants Juneau Arts & Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants supporting individual artists in Alaska. Application workshops are offered by the Rasmuson Foundation.	Not published	Varies
R2AC: Fellowship Award Grant Region 2 Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $6K The R2AC Fellowship Award, supported by the McKnight Foundation, offers $6,000 yearly to individual artists in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen, and Lake of the Woods counties, Minnesota.	Not published	$6K
Black and Brown Artists Grant Program Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies ArtsWave is the engine for the Cincinnati region’s arts.	Not published	Varies
Rohnert Park Utility Box Art Program City of Rohnert Park Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Rohnert Park Utility Box Art Program (approved by City Council Feb 10, 2026), funded by the Rohnert Park Foundation, is an annual program (July to July) with a $30,000/year budget funding $2,000 for each of 15 city-owned traffic…	Not published	Up to $2K
Artists in Residence – Laila Twigg-Smith Art Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Hawai‘i Community Foundation invests charitable funds in communities across the State primarily through nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $20K
Interlace Grant Fund: Emergency Grants The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Interlace Grant Fund offers Emergency Grants to visual artists in the Providence area facing urgent needs like eviction or healthcare costs. Applications are accepted monthly, with awards between $50 and $500, totaling $1250 each month.	Not published	Up to $500
Ignite Fund Grant 3ARTS Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Ignite Fund offers six $10,000 grants for Chicago-area artists and artist-led collectives to produce and present bold new projects rooted in the visual arts.	Not published	$10K
New Work (NW) The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies New Work (NW) supports individual Bronx-based artists with grants for arts projects and creative endeavors.	Not published	Varies
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Grant Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Grant supports diverse arts programs in the greater Kansas City area, enhancing accessibility and quality.	Not published	Varies
Edna Haberle Visual Arts Scholarship Grant East Texas Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Edna Haberle Visual Arts Scholarship, administered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports graduating seniors from Cherokee County and surrounding East Texas counties who plan to pursue a major in visual arts.	Not published	Up to $500
ArtsActivate Program - Individual Artists Grant City of Dallas · State Not published · Up to $8K The ArtsActivate Program aims to enhance community engagement in Dallas through artistic and cultural projects.	Not published	Up to $8K
Funding Arts Network Grants Funding Arts Network · Foundation Not published · $10K The Funding Arts Network Grants support local visual and performing arts organizations in Miami-Dade County, enhancing cultural enrichment for residents.	Not published	$10K
Arkansas Heritage - Individual Artist Fellowship Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Individual Artist Fellowship program annually awards to up to 18 creatives $5,000 each in six categories. These grants are made directly to individual creatives who live and work in Arkansas.	Not published	Varies
Parsons Prize for Military-Affiliated Artists Grant The New School · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Parsons Prize for Military-Affiliated Artists is a prestigious award recognizing the exceptional contributions of artists with military ties.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Inspire Artist Grants Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Inspire Artist Grants, funded by ArtsWave and the City of Cincinnati, aim to support under-represented artists in the Greater Cincinnati Region.	Not published	Up to $10K
The Satellite Fund Grants Spaces · Foundation Not published · $12K The Satellite Fund Grants, managed by SPACES and supported by The Andy Warhol Foundation, offer Cuyahoga County residents, including emerging artists and curators, the chance to create public visual art projects.	Not published	$12K
Ho'ākea Source Grant The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Ho'ākea Source Grant supports the Pu'uhonua Society by promoting projects that honor the perspectives of Hawai'i residents.	Not published	$2K – $10K
The Kindling Fund Grant SPACE Gallery · Foundation Not published · $3K – $7K The Kindling Fund Grant, managed by SPACE Gallery, supports Maine-based artists with project grants ranging from $3,000 to $7,000. The fund emphasizes artistic collaboration and community engagement.	Not published	$3K – $7K
Artist Support Grants Regional Cultural and Performing Arts Development Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Direct funds for individual artists' projects, needs, and creative opportunities in all artistic disciplines. Encourages creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustained commitment to artistic work.	Not published	Up to $3K

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About grants for visual artists

Grants for visual artists support the creation of new work, studio costs, materials, exhibitions, residencies, and living expenses. The Pollock-Krasner Foundation makes need-based grants to painters, sculptors, printmakers, and artists working on paper, and organizations like the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) administer fellowships and emergency funds. State arts councils and private foundations offer additional project grants, fellowships, and professional development support.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for visual artists award?

Of the 485 grants for visual artists Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 323 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $7,000, and the middle half fall between $3,000 and $20K. The largest is $7.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for visual artists?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are The Andy Warhol Foundation (17), Asian Cultural Council Inc (8), Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (6), DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities (5), and Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (5). In all, 319 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for visual artists due?

Of 485 grants listed, 13 accept applications on a rolling basis, 26 have a published upcoming deadline, 112 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 334 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 58% fall in October–December.

What grants are available for visual artists?

Visual artists can pursue grants and fellowships that fund new work, materials and supplies, studio rent, exhibition preparation, residencies, and living expenses. Some funders, such as the Pollock-Krasner Foundation, award unrestricted grants based on artistic merit and financial need, while others run discipline-specific fellowships and emergency relief funds for working artists.

Which foundations fund individual artists?

The Pollock-Krasner Foundation supports professional visual artists internationally based on artistic merit and demonstrated need, and the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) administers artist fellowships and emergency grants. State and local arts councils, regional arts organizations, and a range of private foundations also offer fellowships and project grants directly to individual artists.

Do I need fiscal sponsorship to apply as an individual?

It depends on the funder. Foundations like Pollock-Krasner make grants directly to individual artists with no fiscal sponsor required. However, many government and foundation grants are restricted to nonprofit organizations, so individual artists pursuing those opportunities often work with a fiscal sponsor, which lets them receive grant funds and offer donors tax-deductibility under the sponsor's nonprofit status.

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