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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Annual Cross-Border Scholarships The Council for Canadian American Relations Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Artist in Residence Program Dorothea DIX Park Conservancy · Foundation Not published · $80K	Not published	$80K
Artistic Innovations Grant Program Mid-America Arts Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Artistic Innovations Grant Program encourages the spirit of experimentation and exploration, exclusively engaging in-region artists and organizations in the creation of new, original works for audiences in the M-AAA six-state region of…	Not published	Varies
Windgate Charitable Trust Grant Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Windgate Charitable Trust Grant supports contemporary craft and visual arts in the U.S. It offers funding for fellowships, residencies, educational outreach, and materials for craft programs.	Not published	Varies
Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K Prestigious visual art award recognizing excellence and supporting artists in the Baltimore region.	Not published	$30K
Arts & Humanities Grants Maine Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · $655 – $2K The Arts & Humanities Grants program supports arts and humanities projects across Maine. Based on award history from 2022-2024, grants typically range from $655 to $2,000.	Not published	$655 – $2K
ArtPrize Artist Seed Grant Artprize Grand Rapids · Foundation Not published · $2K ArtPrize (annual art competition, Grand Rapids, MI) awards Artist Seed Grants of $2,000 each to exceptionally talented emerging artists/designers to help create work and cover logistics for ArtPrize.	Not published	$2K
Newark Artist Accelerator (NAA) The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Regional Regranting Program aims to support vibrant, under-the-radar artistic activity by partnering with leading cultural institutions in communities across the country.	Not published	Varies
Latin Network for the Visual Arts Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Latin Network for the Visual Arts Scholarship, established by Mimi and Gaston Daumy, supports New London County students pursuing degrees in fine arts.	Not published	Varies
Fulcrum Fund 516 Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fulcrum Fund is a grant program for artists offered by 516 Arts, a non-collecting, free admission contemporary art museum.	Not published	Varies
Louise Lauretano DeMars Love of Art Fund Grant Main Street Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Louise Lauretano DeMars Love of Art Fund, managed by the Main Street Community Foundation, aims to support local artists in Bristol and surrounding towns.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Charlene Victor & Ella J. Weiss Cultural Entrepreneur Fund Grant Brooklyn Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Charlene Victor & Ella J. Weiss Cultural Entrepreneur Fund, supported by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, empowers Brooklyn's emerging women artists and arts administrators through professional development.	Not published	$3K
Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant Provincetown Art Association and Museum · Foundation Not published · $5K – $36K The Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant, offered by the Provincetown Art Association and Museum, supports under-recognized American painters over 45 facing financial need.	Not published	$5K – $36K
Creative Engagement Grants Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The Creative Engagement Grants, offered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, support individual artists and nonprofit organizations in Manhattan.	Not published	Up to $12K
Current Art Fund Grant The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K The Current Art Fund, administered by Tri-Star Arts and supported by the Andy Warhol Foundation, grants $60,000 annually to Tennessee-based visual artists aged 21 and older.	Not published	$8K
Grants to Artists Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $45K Core grant program supporting individual artists and collectives working in contemporary arts. Since FCA's inception, over 8,000 grants totaling more than $31.5 million have been awarded to artists and arts organizations.	Not published	$45K
Boost Fund Assembly for the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies Assembly for the Arts (Cleveland) operates the Boost Fund, with a published 2025 awardees cohort, as part of its programs for the arts sector.	Not published	Varies
Studio Glass Grant Arizona Glass Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Studio Glass Grant, offered by the Arizona Glass Alliance, supports the creation and appreciation of studio art glass.	Not published	Varies
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…	Rolling	Varies
Creative Capital Award Creative Capital Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Creative Capital Award is the only national open call grant program dedicated to funding artists creating new work in every discipline.	Not published	Up to $50K
Rocky Mtn. Power Foundation: Arts and Culture Organizations Grant Pacificorp Foundation Aka Pacific Power · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation supports arts and culture organizations through grants typically ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, with a focus on enhancing community vitality.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Princess Grace Awards Princess Grace Foundation - USA · Foundation Not published · $10K The Princess Grace Awards identify and support extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance, and film through unrestricted cash grants.	Not published	$10K
Princeton Arts Fellowships Grant The Andrew W Mellon Foundation · Foundation Not published · $93K The Princeton Arts Fellowships, supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, aim to recognize and nurture early career artists across various disciplines including visual arts and performance.	Not published	$93K
Artist Creative Practice Grant South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Artist Creative Practice Grant by South Arts supports individual artists in various disciplines by funding professional development opportunities.	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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