Grants for Visual Artists

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 485 active grants for visual artists in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Creative Research Grants Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K New grant program supporting creative research and development for artists. Funds for creative research and development projects.	Not published	$10K
Sinew Fund Grants Racing Magpie · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Sinew Fund Grants, supported by Racing Magpie, empower Oceti Sakowin visual creatives in the U.S. to engage their communities through innovative, artist-led projects.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Creative Catalyst Fund - Artist Fellowships Newark Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Launched by Mayor Ras J. Baraka and the Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs in 2020, the Creative Catalyst Fund supports individual artists with exceptional creative ability and commitment to social impact.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Arts Alive! Individual Artist Grants Weld Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Arts Alive! Individual Artist Grants, offered by the Weld Community Foundation, support emerging artists in Weld County, enabling them to advance their artistic careers.	Not published	Up to $3K
CCI Investing in Artists: Tools & Equipment Center for Cultural Innovation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Center for Cultural Innovation (CA) runs Investing in Artists: Tools & Equipment (up to $5,000) for craft artists nationally. Recurring annual; 2025 cycle closed.	Not published	Up to $5K
NEON District Public Art Program - Artist Micro-Grant Downtown Norfolk Development Corporation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $599 The program aims to reduce the material and design costs to working artists and provide incentives to property owners and tenants.	Rolling	Up to $599
Pasadena Art Alliance Grant Pasadena Art Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pasadena Art Alliance Grant supports contemporary visual arts in Southern California by funding innovative projects and educational programs.	Not published	Varies
Resiliency in the HeART of Downtown - Artist Commission Central Houston Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K Downtown Houston+ (DTH+) invites qualified artists and artist teams to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for Resiliency in the HeART of Downtown, a public art initiative that commissions original posters reflecting resilience…	Not published	$2K
Arts & Culture - Special Arts Grants Fleishhacker Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Special Arts Grants are awarded to anchoring arts and culture nonprofit organizations that have annual budgets between $750,000 and $2 million; produce and present new work; operate performance venues or exhibition spaces in San Francisco…	Not published	Varies
Public Art Learning Fund Grant New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies The Public Art Learning Fund provides grants to support professional development opportunities for New England artists to strengthen their public art practices.	Not published	Varies
Plains Exchange Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchan · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The TBD Fund Grants Mississippi Center for Cultural Production · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The TBD Fund Grants, initiated by Sipp Culture through the Andy Warhol Foundation’s Regional Regranting Program, aim to empower Mississippi visual artists.	Not published	$5K – $10K
CFMT William N. Rollins Fund for the Arts The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee For over 30 years, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) has been driving meaningful, positive change in our community.	Not published	Varies
CCAC Scholarship Program Clifton Cultural Arts Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $100 CCAC's scholarship program was designed to give everyone the opportunity to take classes at CCAC. Scholarships are offered each session, with funding based on availability and student need.	Not published	Up to $100
Visual Arts Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of Mendocino County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Visual Arts Scholarship Fund, established by Holly Brackmann and Thomas Liden, supports high school and college students pursuing studies in visual arts.	Not published	Varies
Grit Fund: Project Grants Peale Center For Baltimore History And Architecture Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Grit Fund provides up to $10,000 in funding for collaborative, artist-led projects, fostering community connections through visual arts in Baltimore.	Not published	Up to $10K
Residency Grant Artis Contemporary Israeli Art Fundinc · Foundation Not published · Varies Artis invites visual artists from Israel to apply for fully funded residencies at six international institutions in New York, Los Angeles, York, Maine, and Berlin.	Not published	Varies
Rocket Grants Charlotte Street Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K Rocket Grants offer funding up to $6,000 for innovative, artist-centered projects in public spaces within the Kansas City area. Artists, curators, and collectives can apply, provided they reside within an 80-mile radius and are over 21.	Not published	Up to $6K
ARTSassist Artsmemphis · Foundation Not published · $5K – $130K ARTSassist is the only unrestricted grant program of its kind in Shelby County, providing crucial financial support to individual artists at various stages of their careers.	Not published	$5K – $130K
CAA Professional Development Fellowship in Visual Arts Grant College Art Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The CAA Professional Development Fellowship in Visual Arts offers a $10,000 grant to support MFA students and artists from underrepresented groups.	Not published	Up to $10K
Art Exhibition (Curatorial) Grant Program DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Art Exhibition (Curatorial) Grant Program supports District resident curators in developing visual art exhibitions. This competitive grant provides funding and exhibition space in CAH's galleries and virtual platform.	Not published	Up to $35K
Individual Artist Grants Saratoga Arts · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Individual Artist Grants support the professional growth of artists through funding for projects that can range from $1,000 to $5,000.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Creative Baltimore Fund - Mayor's Individual Artist Award (Project/Practice Support) Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Provides support for an artist's individual practice or program that promotes public access and encourages breadth of arts and/or cultural programming in the community.	Not published	$3K
Walter Prindle Visual Arts Scholarships Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $70K Scholarship program supporting visual arts practitioners. Part of FCA's comprehensive support for artists across disciplines since inception.	Not published	$70K

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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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