grants-for

3,053 Grants for Arts and Culture

Discover grants supporting arts and cultural initiatives, including those for artists, performing arts, music, dance, visual arts, theatre, written works, and film. Funding is available for accessible arts and cultural activities, museum programs, arts education, and career advancement in the arts.

See foundations that have given grants for Arts and Culture

Recipient type
State / Region
Nationwide / International
Grant category
Funding source type

3,053 grants found

Grants to Colorado Educators, Presenters, Administrators, and Organizations to Create Unique A...

Deadline: 06/05/26 LOI Date: 05/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado educators, presenters, administrators, and organizations for programs that expose students to the arts. Funding is intended to give students enhanced instruction in the creative process, access to techniques and tools, and new ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 178127
Apply
Now

Award to a New York Artist for Performance Art

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award of $10,000 to a New York mid-career or emerging artist to develop a major performance artwork in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in performance, media, exhibition, and/or publication. Eligible applicants are based in and work in N...

GrantWatch ID#: 226176

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Municipalities for Capital Improvements to Cultural Buildings

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities for capital improvements to cultural buildings. Applicants must contact program staff, and first-time applicants must register in the grant portal, prior to submitting an application. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 179681

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Community Groups for Capital Improvements to Recreational and...

Deadline: 09/26/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and community groups for capital improvements to recreational facilities in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to ensure that cultural and recreational facilities are available to local residents and visit...

GrantWatch ID#: 147237

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Create and Perform Depictions of American ...

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create and perform presentations depicting various elements of democracy. Eligible performances must be new works and may be multi-disciplinary or in the fields of opera, music, dance, and theater. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 213606
Apply
Now

Grants to Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia New Artists in Eligible Counties to Support Their ...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $5,000 to Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia new artists in eligible counties to support their practice. Funding is intended to support a range of artists, including visual arts, performing arts, and food and medicine traditions. Applicants should be trad...

GrantWatch ID#: 227259

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Craft Guilds, Organizations, and Cultural Collectives for Im...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of $12,000 and in-kind support to Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas craft guilds, organizations, and cultural collectives for improvement and expansion of sustainability and programming. Funding is intended to increase hands-on craft...

GrantWatch ID#: 227693

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Property Owners, and Local Agencies for Building Restorations

Deadline: 05/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, private property owners, and local governments to renovate and restore historic buildings. Applicants are required to register in the online system prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the reh...

GrantWatch ID#: 181011
Apply
Now

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special c...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048
Apply
Now

Grants to Illinois Artists to Promote the Creation of Art

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois artists to promote the creation of art in eligible regions. Funding is intended for expenses related to reserving a venue, purchasing equipment or supplies, attending a class, or obtaining resources essential to engaging in the art...

GrantWatch ID#: 220757
Apply
Now

Grants to Illinois Organizations for Projects and Events that Promote Public Art in Eligible L...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Illinois organizations to promote public art in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and events that enhance public participation, artistic awareness, or appreciation of the cultural arts. Proposals for repeat or ongoing events should dem...

GrantWatch ID#: 221011

Fellowships to Alaska Artists to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 05/05/26

Fellowships of $25,000 and in-kind support to Alaska artists for projects that promote professional and career development. Funding is intended to advance the state's culture, community vibrancy, and art. The grant will assist mid-career artists by supporting the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220513
Apply
Now

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Individuals, and Organizations for Projects to Enhance the Quali...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta-registered nonprofit charities, community groups, individuals, and societies in eligible locations for activities to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding areas of interest include the environment, community su...

GrantWatch ID#: 138337
Apply
Now

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and Individuals to Host Events to Showcase Local History

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to Washington, DC nonprofit community-based organizations and individuals to host publicly accessible events that showcase local history. Funding is intended to expand public awareness of oral history projects about the district. Projects s...

GrantWatch ID#: 184971
Apply
Now

Grants to Washington, DC Humanities-Focused Nonprofits for General Operating Expenses

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington, DC humanities-focused nonprofit organizations for general operating expenses. Funding is intended to aid organizations that provide humanities programming in the DC area, including museums, heritage organizations, historical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218011

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Eligible Parishes

Deadline: 07/23/26 LOI Date: 05/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible parishes. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for innovative projects in the focus are...

GrantWatch ID#: 220572

Grants to Vermont Nonprofit Arts Organizations for Operating Support

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit arts organizations, arts-based groups, and municipal arts agencies for ongoing arts programming. Funding is intended to support the operational needs of organizations that present consistent, high-quality arts programmin...

GrantWatch ID#: 142690

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Communities through the Arts

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants and in-kind services to California nonprofit arts organizations, units of municipal, county, or Tribal governments, and fiscally sponsored organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents by developing the arts. The purpose of the program is to cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 143852

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Arts Activities Benefiting Residents in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 05/17/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for arts activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for project support, as well as for organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 168309

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 06/03/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities and programs in the areas of education, environment and recreation, arts and culture, family, and health and wellnes...

GrantWatch ID#: 181283
Apply
Now

Grants to Ontario Music Promoters, Presenters, and Agents to Promote Entrepreneurship and Deve...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Ontario music promoters, presenters, and booking agents to stimulate entrepreneurship and develop the local music industry. Funding is intended to support music-based businesses and artist entrepreneurs so that they can increase access, advance competiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 184158

Grants to USA Professionals, Scholars, Artists, and Academics to Support Research, Teaching, a...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, educators, administrators, and artists to support professional projects abroad. Awards will be offered to selected recipients specializing in a range of fields at all career levels. Eligible individuals may apply for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 159878
Apply
Now

Grants to Georgia Arts Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Georgia nonprofit arts organizations in eligible counties for general operational support. Funding is intended to support arts and cultural programming and access to the arts. Eligible organizations are those located and providing service...

GrantWatch ID#: 170738

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, IHEs, and Schools for Innovative Arts Projects

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and schools in eligible areas for innovative arts projects. Funding is intended to support projects that are open to broad segments of the population and directly benefit loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180397
Apply
Now

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and School Districts for Projects to Addr...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, schools, and school districts for projects to address nutrition for children and youth. Funding is intended to ensure that all young people have access to nutritious and culturally...

GrantWatch ID#: 226803

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Increase Arts Access for Local Residents

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities to increase access to the arts for local residents. First-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 180666

Grants to Ontario Television and Film Companies to Develop International Markets

Deadline: 05/05/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario media companies for projects and activities that help to develop business across the globe. Funding is primarily intended to promote market event attendance and specialized sales trips to foster corporate advancement and yield ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 188439
Apply
Now

Grants and In-Kind Support to Texas Nonprofits for Projects that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants and in-kind support to Texas nonprofit organizations for projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote volunteerism and improve the quality of life for local residents. Focus areas include health and wellness, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 188809
Apply
Now

Grants to Minnesota Artists, Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Community Arts...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Minnesota individual artists, nonprofit arts organizations, government and tribal agencies, and schools for community arts activities. Funding is intended for activities that provide meaningful arts experiences within local communities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208740

Grants and In-kind Support to New York Nonprofits to Start or Add to a Reserve Fund

Deadline: 05/05/26

Grants and in-kind support to New York nonprofit arts organizations to start or add to a reserve fund. The funds must be used to strengthen the organization's budget. This program is open to groups that have received grants from the funding source in the last thre...

GrantWatch ID#: 220517

Grants to USA Artists and Arts Nonprofits for Arts Tourism Programs

Deadline: 05/31/26 Conference Date: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and up to $50,000 to USA artists and arts nonprofit organizations for arts tourism programs in eligible regions. The program will be a week-long event in Florida during Fall 2026, with the goal of attracting tourists through art exhibits, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 228296
Apply
Now

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Government Entities for Public Arts Projects in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government entities, including parks and recreation departments and schools in eligible communities, for arts activities that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to promote equal access to inclusive and diver...

GrantWatch ID#: 168754
Apply
Now

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Artists for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, schools, community members, and artists to provide arts and cultural programming for underserved communities in eligible locations. Eligible projects include community healing, art-based therapies, self...

GrantWatch ID#: 180043
Apply
Now

Grants to USA Native American Artists and Professionals for Workforce Development

Deadline: 04/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA Native American artists, culture bearers, researchers, curators, and arts administrators for professional development. Applicants must be working in the field of Native American arts. Grants may support travel, self-directed research,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228276

Grants to USA Territories Artists and Culture Bearers for a Variety of Needs

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants of $2,000 to American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) artists and culture bearers for a variety of needs. Funding is not tied to a specific project but is intended for the recipient to use as they wish. This may be f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228630

Grants to Illinois Individuals for Arts Projects that Foster Just Communities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois individuals, including journalists, community advocates, educators, artists, and others, for humanities- and arts-based projects that build just communities. Funding is intended for performances, publications, podcasts, research ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190548

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Arts Projects that Create Just Communities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and groups, including IHEs, schools, and libraries, for arts- and humanities-based projects to create just communities. Funding is intended to support conferences, dialogues, prison education, and other p...

GrantWatch ID#: 214178
Apply
Now

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs or activities in the following categories: animal welfare, health and human services, civic and community activities, emergency serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 128108

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Schools for Arts and Culture Enrichment Programs

Deadline: 05/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations and schools for arts and culture enrichment programs in eligible regions. Eligible expenses include production and personnel or administrative costs relating to artistic programming. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195321

Grants to Georgia Agencies and Water and Sewer Authorities for Economic Development

Deadline: 07/10/26 LOI Date: 06/19/26

Grants to Georgia governments, water and sewer authorities, and other providers for local economic development initiatives. Applicants must submit a pre-application before submitting a full application. The goal of this grant program is to invest in projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228505
Apply
Now

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642
Apply
Now

Grants to New Hampshire and Maine Artists for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to New Hampshire and Maine artists in eligible regions for professional development activities. Funding is intended to support projects that further artistic careers, work, and research in areas such as crafts, photography, experimental visual arts, and 2- ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183135

Fellowships to USA Independent Scholars and Researchers to Conduct Archival Research on Underr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA and territories independent scholars and researchers to conduct archival research on underrepresented American craft types. Funding is intended to support craft research, to disseminate the findings, and to put a spotlight on typically...

GrantWatch ID#: 211393

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Promote the Professional Development of Local Artists

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to promote the professional development of local artists. Funding is intended to allow recognized artists, including visual artists, writers, and musicians, to participate in residencies that involve Hawai'...

GrantWatch ID#: 214194
Apply
Now

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and registered charities to serve local residents in eligible regions. Proposals will be accepted in the areas of disabilities and special needs, youth initiatives, and general community programs. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 171067

Grants to Minnesota and North Dakota Arts and Culture Nonprofits to Support General Operations

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Minnesota and North Dakota nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and nonprofit arts presenters and producers in eligible locations to support general operations. The goal of the program is to provide the arts sector with support that is vital for the...

GrantWatch ID#: 172571

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and local government agencies for projects to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of neighborhood improvement projects. Projects submitted for funding must...

GrantWatch ID#: 181053

Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota Artists for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Dakota and Minnesota artists in eligible counties for professional development activities. Funding is intended to support training, equipment, supplies, and facility rentals, as well as expenses incurred for performances and the cre...

GrantWatch ID#: 184108

Fellowships to New York Photographers in Eligible Counties for Career Development

Deadline: 05/19/26

Fellowships of $8,000 to New York photographers in eligible locations for career development. Funding is intended to support a range of opportunities for artists, including publications featuring photographers, new works, exhibitions, and artist-in-residence progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196911

Grants to Minnesota and North Dakota Arts and Culture Nonprofits for Programs and Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota and North Dakota arts and culture nonprofit organizations for arts programs and projects in eligible regions. The goal of the funding program is to enhance the cultural landscape of communities. Eligible applicants have an expli...

GrantWatch ID#: 214091