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.
SMAC: Artist Growth Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The SMAC Artist Growth Grants support artists at any…
Small Grant Program for Individuals Status: Currently under review as of April 2026; second round was cancelled due to budgetary constraints in FY2026 Geographic Scope: Arrowhead region (Aitkin,…
Overview The Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship (SARF) program was launched in 2007 to provide outstanding visual artists from across the world a unique opportunity to work with Smithsonian…
Snapdragon Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Visual Arts Exchange Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary Overview About The mission of the Snapdragon Fund is to support…
Overview _NOTE: Applications for this program are now closed._ Detailed Program Description South Arts believes that rural communities deserve great art, and can require specialized support to make…
South Arts Individual Artist Career Opportunity Grants Overview: South Arts recognizes that more than an invitation to participate in a significant milestone opportunity is required; even with…
Overview _NOTE: This grant program is currently on pause. _ Presentation Grants Program Presentation Grants are an opportunity for organizations in South Arts' nine-state region to receive fee…
South Arts State Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The South Arts State Fellowship offers a $5,000 grant to artists…
South Florida Cultural Consortium Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Broward County Cultural Division Amount: US $7,500 - US $15,000 Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary The South Florida Cultural…
Southern Arts Recovery Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Southern Arts Recovery Fund Grant, coordinated by South Arts,…
Southern Exposure's Alternative Exposure (AltEx) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Exposure Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Summary Southern Exposure's Alternative Exposure…
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts Overview: The Southern Prize and State Fellowships are open to visual artists in the nine-state region to support, expose, and celebrate the…
Southwest Gate Portal Artworks Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Houston Arts Alliance Amount: US $60,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Southwest Gate Portal Artworks Grant invites artists…
Southwest Suspended Artwork Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Houston Arts Alliance Amount: US $710,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Southwest Suspended Artwork Grant invites artists to…
Spector Craft Prize for Emerging Artists Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spector Family Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary Overview CultureSource CultureSource is a…
Spokane Arts Grant Awards (SAGA) Funder: Spokane Arts Mission: To enrich artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy within Spokane by serving as a catalyst for a robust, healthy arts community where…
SSG & AC Edwards Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: August 05, 2025 Summary The SSG & AC…
St. Johns Cultural Council: State of the Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: St. Johns Cultural Council Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The St. Johns Cultural Council offers…
Stanley J. Segal Scholarship for Visual Art Administrator: Delaware Valley Arts Alliance Award Amount: One $500 merit-based scholarship Eligibility: - Graduating high school seniors - Planning to…
State of the Art Prize Overview: Launched in honor of Creative Capital's 25 years of grantmaking, the State of the Art Prize aims to recognize one artist residing in each U.S. state and territory…