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.
Brightwork Grants: Special Project Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Arts Council Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The Brightwork Grants: Special Project Grant, offered by…
Bronx Recognizes its Own (BRIO) Status: Applications are now closed. Overview: For over 36 years, BCA's BRIO Award has recognized artists from a wide range of creative disciplines who demonstrate…
Brother Thomas Fellowship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boston Foundation Inc Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Brother Thomas Fellowship Program, established by…
CAA Professional Development Fellowship in Visual Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: College Art Association Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The CAA Professional…
California Arts Council's Individual Artist Fellowship Program Overview: A transformative funding opportunity celebrating artistic excellence and community impact across the Central Coast. The…
Call for Artists: CityFleet Mural or Low Relief Artwork Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Regional Arts & Culture Council Amount: Up to US $45,000 Last Updated: December 14, 2025 Summary The Regional Arts…
Call for Artists: Gallery Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: President And Fellows Of Harvard College Amount: US $750 - US $2,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary Overview The legal name of Harvard…
Capital Artist Residency Overview: An annual initiative dedicated to supporting artists of color whose work contributes to regional and national artistic dialogue. Geographic Scope: Washington, D.C.…
Career Opportunity Grants (OR) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Arts Commission Amount: US $500 - US $11,000 Last Updated: July 01, 2025 Summary The Oregon Arts Commission offers Career Opportunity…
Carole Fargo Summer Enrichment Scholarship for Visual Arts Geographic Scope: Mahtomedi Public Schools students only Eligibility: - Mahtomedi Public School students in grades Kindergarten through 11th…
CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Community Grants (Formerly called Arts Funding to Communities ) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbia Basin Trust Amount: Up to C $2,500 Last Updated: January 13, 2026…
CCAC Scholarship Program Overview: CCAC's scholarship program was designed to give everyone the opportunity to take classes at CCAC. Scholarships are offered each session, with funding based on…
Overview Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee For over 30 years, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) has been driving meaningful, positive change in our community. We do this by…
CFWM Capacity-Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of Western…
Charlene Victor & Ella J. Weiss Cultural Entrepreneur Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brooklyn Arts Council Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Charlene Victor & Ella J.…
Charles E. Culpeper Arts & Culture Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rockefeller Brothers Fund Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Charles E. Culpeper Arts & Culture Grant Program, funded…
Chelicca Scholarship for Bead Project Alumni Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: UrbanGlass Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Chelicca Scholarship for Bead Project Alumni, offered by UrbanGlass,…
Cleveland Arts Prize Geographic Scope: Northeast Ohio Award Categories: - Discipline Prizes: Emerging Artist and Mid-Career Artist awards ($10,000 each) - Special Prizes: Robert P. Bergman Prize,…
CMAB/McKnight Individual Artist Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Minnesota Arts Board Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The CMAB/McKnight Individual Artist…
Collective Futures Fund: New Projects Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $8,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Collective Futures Fund…