Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 487 active grants for visual artists in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Artist Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Arts Council of Moore County Inc. Amount: US $500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Artist Support Grant by The Arts Council of…
Artist Support Grants Overview: Direct funds for individual artists' projects, needs, and creative opportunities in all artistic disciplines. Encourages creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and…
Artist Support Grants Funder: The Arts Council of Greater Greensboro (administered through High Point Arts Council) Geographic Scope: Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, and Randolph Counties, NC…
Artist Support Grants Status: Closed for 2025-26 season Geographic Scope: Multi-county regional program (Chatham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, and Wake Counties) Overview: The Artist Support Grants…
Artist Support Grants Funder: Arts Council of Fayetteville, NC Award Amount: $500 - $2,000 per grant request Eligibility: - Emerging or established individual artists - Must be operating or residing…
Project grants to artists administered through local arts councils. Deadlines vary by region.
Artist Support Grants Overview: Support professional and artistic development for emerging and established artists to enhance their skills and abilities to create work or to improve their business…
Artist Support Grants- Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Hertford, Pasquotank and Perquimans Counties Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Arts Council Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last…
Artist-in-Residence Program Overview: Supporting emerging to mid-career NYC-based artists working in print, ceramics, public art, and textiles fabrication. Focus Areas Supports artists working in the…
Artist-in-Residence Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kala Art Institute Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Artist-in-Residence Program at Kala Art Institute provides artists with 24-hour…
Artist's Resource Trust (A.R.T.) Fund For Individuals Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary…
Overview 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…
Artistic Production Grants Funder: VIA Art Fund Inc (NY, US) Mission: VIA Art Fund emphasizes direct engagement with contemporary visual art and sponsors projects that exemplify core values of…
Artists & Scholars Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The Artists & Scholars…
Artists Fund Status: Two-year pilot program (2012-2014) Administrator: Broome County Arts Council (BCAC) Funder: Community Foundation for South Central New York Geographic Scope: Broome County, NY…
Artists in Queens Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Artists in Queens Grant, supported by the New…
Artists in Residence – Laila Twigg-Smith Art Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary Overview Hawai‘i Community…
Artists Work Grants Overview: The Artists Work Grants program provides funding to individual artists, artist studios, and non-profit arts organizations to produce artworks for public spaces in…
Overview Special Arts Grants 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…
Arts & Culture – Small Arts Grants- Non-Profit Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fleishhacker Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 30, 2025 Summary The Fleishhacker…
Grants for Visual Artists come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.