Grants for Visual Artists provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Enabling Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Koch Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Enabling Grants…
Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Fellowship Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Koch Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Fellowship…
Kresge Artist Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kresge Foundation Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Kresge Artist Fellowships provide $50,000 awards to emerging…
LACE: Jacki Apple Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The LACE: Jacki Apple Award provides a $10,000 grant…
Latin Network for the Visual Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Latin Network for the Visual Arts…
Leeway Transformation Award Award Type: Unrestricted annual awards Focus: Support for women, trans*, and gender nonconforming artists and cultural producers who create art for social change Award…
Leeway x Fleisher Visual Artist Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leeway Foundation Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The Leeway x Fleisher Visual Artist Residency supports…
Legal Grant & Lawyer Referral Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Columbus Arts Council Amount: US $300 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Overview About GCAC The Greater Columbus Arts Council…
Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Awards Overview: A program of the Rotary Club of San Jose to recognize local artists in various disciplines. The awards honor the late Leigh Weimers, a Rotary Club…
Lightning Fund Artist Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions Amount: US $6,000 Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The Lightning Fund Artist Grant, presented by LACE, is…
Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Provincetown Art Association and Museum Amount: US $5,000 - US $36,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Lillian Orlowsky and…
Overview Liu Shiming Art Foundation Mission The Liu Shiming Art Foundation seeks to preserve the works of acclaimed Chinese artist Liu Shiming; advance the global discourse surrounding the arts,…
Liu Shiming Distinguished Educator Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Liu Shiming Art Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Liu Shiming Distinguished Educator Award,…
Long-Term Residency Organization: Archie Bray Foundation Location: Helena, MT, United States Geographic Scope: International and US residents eligible Duration: 1 year with option to be considered…
Louis Padovano Grants Overview: The Lotos Foundation awards organizational grants to not-for-profit organizations based in the New York City metropolitan area who offer outstanding arts and science…
Louise Lauretano DeMars Love of Art Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Main Street Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The Louise Lauretano DeMars…
Louisiana's World Makers Awards Program Type: Unrestricted arts and culture grants for Louisiana artists and cultural workers Award Amount: $5,000 - $10,000 per individual award Total Awards: 32…
LRAC: Artist Quick Start Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Region Arts Council Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: July 19, 2025 Summary The LRAC: Artist Quick Start Grant offers a $1,000 funding…
LRAC: Career Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Region Arts Council Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The LRAC Career Development Grants offer $2,000 to individual…
LRAC: Legacy Individual Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lake Region Arts Council Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The LRAC Legacy Individual Grants offer up to $6,000 for…