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
BFF: Documentary Grant Berkeley Film Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K The Berkeley Film Foundation's BFF: Documentary Grant supports independent filmmakers in the East Bay, focusing on projects that highlight social consciousness and complex societal issues.	Not published	$3K – $25K
The Cape Cod Artist Scholarship Grant Provincetown Art Association and Museum · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cape Cod Artist Scholarship, offered by the Provincetown Art Association and Museum (PAAM), supports local artists residing year-round on Cape Cod.	Not published	Varies
Region 17 Artist Support Grant Asheville Area Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
SMAC: Artist Equity Grants Southwest Minnesota Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The SMAC Artist Equity Grants provide essential funding for Black, Indigenous, and artists of color at any career stage to enhance their artistic skills and expand their audience.	Not published	Up to $4K
Visual Arts Fund (VAF) Grant Midway Contemporary Art · Foundation Not published · $10K The Visual Arts Fund (VAF), established by Midway Contemporary Art with support from The Andy Warhol Foundation, offers $60,000 in grants for artist-organized projects in the Twin Cities metro area.	Not published	$10K
Kentucky Crafted Program (KY) Grant Kentucky Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kentucky Crafted Program supports Kentucky's visual and craft artists by offering marketing assistance, promotional opportunities, and arts business training.	Not published	Varies
Opportunity Fund Grants Opportunity Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K – $20K The Opportunity Fund Grants support small to midsize arts organizations and initiatives promoting social and economic justice, primarily benefiting the Greater Pittsburgh community.	Not published	$8K – $20K
Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant Program New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $25K The Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant Program supports visual artists and craftspeople by providing annual financial awards ranging from $15,000 to $25,000.	Not published	$15K – $25K
SEMAC Individual Artist: Emerging Artist Grant Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The SEMAC Individual Artist: Emerging Artist Grant provides $3,000 to support artists who have demonstrated some achievement but lack extensive recognition.	Not published	$3K
Fellowship Award Grant Rasmuson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Fellowship Award, offered by the Rasmuson Foundation, supports mid-career and established artists in Alaska with grants of up to $25,000.	Not published	$50K
Franklin Furnace FUND for Performance Art Grants Franklin Furnace Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Franklin Furnace Fund Grants support early career artists in producing significant performance art works in New York City.	Not published	Up to $10K
The Arts -Crisp-Ellert Grants for Visual Art in St. Augustine The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Dr. JoAnn Crisp-Ellert Grants for Visual Art in St. Augustine provide funding to nonprofit organizations for visual art projects and education.	Not published	Up to $3K
Juliet Lea Hillman Simonds Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · $1K – $7.5M The Juliet Lea Hillman Simonds Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations, focusing on education, visual arts, writing, and literature, primarily in Pittsburgh.	Not published	$1K – $7.5M
Southwest Gate Portal Artworks Grant Houston Arts Alliance · Foundation Not published · $60K The Southwest Gate Portal Artworks Grant invites artists to design and install significant artworks for the Houston Airports West Concourse Expansion at William P. Hobby Airport.	Not published	$60K
Hoʻākea Source The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Ho'ākea Source is a grant program that paves the way for Pu'uhonua Society by opening new platforms to support and honor the people who live and work in Hawai'i, and by affirming the Hawaiian perspective.	Not published	Varies
East Arts Grant Program (formerly East of the River) DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The East Arts Grant Program supports BIPOC-centered non-profit organizations in the northeast and southeast quadrants of Washington, DC, providing high-quality arts and humanities experiences.	Not published	Up to $35K
Creative County Initiative Last Mile Fund Grant Essex County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding for the arts is more critical now than ever before Public art brings people together. Sharing diverse cultures paves the way for understanding, civic discourse and collective problem solving.	Not published	Varies
Culture and Community Grant Program Albers Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K Launched in 2023, the Culture and Community grant program awarded $363,000 in grants across three categories (Educational Programming, Visual Arts, and Festivals & Public Events) to 27 organizations in October 2023. 1000 N. Broadway Ave.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Golden Foundation Residency Grant Sam & Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Golden Foundation Residency, offered by the Sam and Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts, aims to support professional artists over 25 who work with paint.	Not published	Varies
Spokane Arts Grant Awards (SAGA) Spokane Arts Fund · Foundation Not published · $33K – $67K	Not published	$33K – $67K
Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program Walentas Foundation Ltd · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program awards rent-free non-living studio space to 17 visual artists for year-long residencies in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Its mission is to provide working studio space and community for artists.	Not published	Varies
SDA Award of Excellence Grant Surface Design Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The SDA Award of Excellence recognizes innovative achievements in textile and fiber arts, promoting the mission of the Surface Design Association (SDA).	Not published	Varies
Joyce Peugh Pate Capper Charitable Trust Grant Tua Joyce Capper Charitable Tr · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Joyce Peugh Pate Capper Charitable Trust Grant supports charitable initiatives in Fort Worth, Texas, with a focus on the performing and visual arts, libraries, churches, and hospitals.	Not published	$10K – $20K
ArtsKC Inspiration Grant ArtsKC Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $4K The ArtsKC Inspiration Grant supports individual artists and small groups in the Kansas City metropolitan area by funding ambitious projects that foster growth and positive community impact.	Not published	$4K

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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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