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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NYC Artist Safe Haven Residency Program (NYCASHRP) Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Safe Haven Incubator for Musicians: New York City (SHIM: NYC)	Not published	Varies
Helen G. Schuyler Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $22K The Helen G. Schuyler Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc., supports high school seniors and adult learners in Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania.	Not published	$22K
Nikon Donation & Sponsorship Request (USA) Grant Nikon USA · Foundation Not published · Varies Nikon USA is dedicated to supporting innovative initiatives that align with its marketing strategies and community impact. They seek sponsorship proposals that demonstrate unique ideas, enhancing brand engagement and consumer reach.	Not published	Varies
UrbanGlass General Scholarships: LEAP Scholarship Grant UrbanGlass · Foundation Not published · Varies The UrbanGlass LEAP Scholarship fosters artistic growth by providing fully funded classes for artists experienced in glass. This initiative encourages innovation and supports individuals eager to advance their skills in glass artistry.	Not published	Varies
Artist's Resource Trust (A.R.T.) Fund For Individuals Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Artist's Resource Trust (A.R.T.) Fund supports mid-career visual artists in New England, providing unrestricted fellowships to those who demonstrate financial need.	Not published	$1K – $10K
R2AC Artist Support Grant Program - Individuals Region 2 Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The R2AC Artist Support Grant Program, funded by the McKnight Foundation, offers essential financial assistance to artists and culture bearers at any stage of their creative journey.	Not published	Up to $2K
SSG & AC Edwards Fellowship Grant Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The SSG & AC Edwards Fellowship, established by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, supports female-identifying visual artists, particularly Native Americans.	Not published	Varies
Legal Grant & Lawyer Referral Program Greater Columbus Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $300 The Greater Columbus Arts Council supports artists and arts organizations through a spectrum of grant programs, workshops, networking events and services.	Not published	$300
Alabama State Council on the Arts Visual Arts - Project Grants Alabama State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Alabama State Council on the Arts Visual Arts - Project Grants support a variety of artistic activities aimed at enhancing the cultural landscape of Alabama.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Innovate Grant Innovate Artist Grants · Foundation Not published · $2K The Innovate Grant offers quarterly financial support of $1,800 to artists and photographers globally, aiming to simplify the grant application process.	Not published	$2K
Reinberger Foundation: Arts, Culture & Humanities Grants The Reinberger Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reinberger Foundation, established in 1966, aims to empower individuals towards self-sufficiency while enriching communities in Ohio.	Not published	Varies
Artist Support Grant Johnston County Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $200 – $2K Awards grants to local emerging and professional artists in all disciplines who are in need of financial support to pursue projects beneficial to their development as professional artists.	Not published	$200 – $2K
CRCF: Field of Interest Funds - Visual Arts Alliance Endowment Fund Grant Greater Olean Community Foundation DBA Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Visual Arts Alliance Endowment Fund, managed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation, supports the visual arts in Cattaraugus County.	Not published	Varies
Edna Andrade Grants The Philadelphia Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Edna W. Andrade Fund, a donor advised fund of the Philadelphia Foundation, offers grants between $5,000 and $25,000 to support local and national museums or nonprofit art organizations that benefit visual fine artists from Greater…	Not published	$5K – $25K
Individual Artist Fellowship Jersey City Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Administered by the Jersey City Arts Council as part of the Arts and Culture Trust Fund. First round awarded 20 Individual Artist Fellowships as part of approximately $900,000 in total funding.	Not published	$5K
Artists & Scholars Project Grants Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomer · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Artists & Scholars Project Grants support individual artists and scholars residing in Montgomery County, MD, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Arts & Culture- Eureka Fellowship Program Fleishhacker Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Eureka Fellowship Program offers unrestricted support for visual artists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Nominations are invited every three years.	Not published	Varies
Mural Grant Program Downtown Springdale Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Downtown Springdale Alliance provides matching grants to local artists to create murals in downtown Springdale. The program has been funded through multiple sources including:	Not published	Varies
NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship New York Foundation for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K	Not published	$8K
ARRAY + Google Feature Film Grant Listed by Array Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $500K	Not published	$500K
Emerging Artist Alumni Grants South Carolina Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The mission of the South Carolina Arts Commission is to expand access to the arts and foster creativity for all South Carolinians.	Not published	Up to $5K
Art at Work Blue Line Arts · Foundation Rolling · Varies Blue Line Arts operates the Art at Work program to create exhibition opportunities for local artists by connecting them with businesses in the greater Placer County and Sacramento regions.	Rolling	Varies
Brightwork Grants: Professional Development North Carolina Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $2K The Brightwork Grants: Professional Development, initiated by the North Carolina Arts Council, aims to support visual artists in their professional growth.	Not published	$2K
Liu Shiming Artist Grants Liu Shiming Art Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Liu Shiming Art Foundation seeks to preserve the works of acclaimed Chinese artist Liu Shiming; advance the global discourse surrounding the arts, history and culture; and support art students and emerging artists by encouraging the…	Not published	Varies

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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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