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813 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.

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Grants to USA, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Youth to Pursue and Implement Innovative Pro...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth for innovative projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Funding is intended to provide fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 183650
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Grants to Missouri and Arkansas Visual Artists to Advance Their Artistic Work

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $1,250 to Missouri and Arkansas individual artists in eligible regions to advance their artistic work in the visual arts. Funding is intended to promote the visual arts in the region by supporting artists who work in photography, printmaking, sculp...

GrantWatch ID#: 184070
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar to Recognize Research in Law, the Humanities,...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International scholar to recognize exceptional advances in research in law, the humanities, theology, and social sciences. Nominees may work in a particular discipline or work in a cross-disciplinary manner. The prize winner must have ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 196200
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Grants to Alberta Artists and an Opportunity to Become the Province's Resident Artist

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Alberta individual artists and an opportunity to serve as the province's resident artist. The successful applicant will promote the arts and artists across the province. The program seeks to encourage creativity and innovation in the arts and to promote ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196890
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Grants to USA Professional Writers for Financial Support During Times of Crisis

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA professional writers for critical financial support during times of economic difficulty. Funding is intended to assist journalists, poets, authors, translators, and playwrights who can demonstrate how the funds will help them address a short-term fin...

GrantWatch ID#: 198123
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Grants to USA Immigrant and Refugee Writers to Support Literary Works in Progress

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA immigrant and refugee writers to support literary works in progress. Eligible projects are works of poetry, creative nonfiction, and fiction written by a single individual. The program's purpose is to support the completion of a manuscript ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209633
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Awards to Washington Individuals, Organizations, and Businesses for Contributions to the Arts

Deadline: 06/15/26

Awards to Washington artists, arts and cultural organizations, neighborhoods, businesses, individuals, and other entities in eligible locations to honor exceptional achievements in the arts. The awards are intended to acknowledge the accomplishments of local organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209855
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Award to a USA Poet, Printing Press, or Publisher to Recognize an Exeptional Work in English P...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA poet, printing press, or publisher to recognize an exceptional work in English poetry. In addition to the prize money, the award recipient will participate in an all-expenses-paid residency and have their book distributed to the funding so...

GrantWatch ID#: 212495
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Opportunity for USA Poets, Scholars, and Translators of Poetry to Participate in a Residency i...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Opportunity for USA poets, literary scholars, or translators of poetry to participate in a residency in a rural town in Massachusetts. Participants will receive a stipend of $4,000 and will promote and study poetry during their six-month stay at the residence. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 213755
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Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Nonprofits, Individuals, and CBOs to Promot...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, individuals, entrepreneurs, and community-based groups to promote social justice and address racial inequities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support BIPOC-owned, -centered,...

GrantWatch ID#: 215145
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Attend a Literary Conference

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to attend a literary conference. The award is intended for a folklorist who works in public programming to attend an annual meeting. Funding is intended to offset the costs of meeting registration, lodging, trans...

GrantWatch ID#: 222522
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Grant to USA and International Educators to Participate in an Educational Conference

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grant of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International educators to participate in an educational conference. This funding opportunity is designed to provide financial support for the participation of up to two K–12 educators, museum-based ins...

GrantWatch ID#: 222542
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Participate in a Literary Conference

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to participate in a literary conference. Funding is intended for a folklorist whose work revolves around women's issues. The award will offset costs related to conference registration, transportation, lodging, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 222577
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Teaching Artists for K-12 Arts Programs

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and teaching artists to provide arts programming to underserved K-12 students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to offer arts-focused performances, workshops, residencies, and field trips to...

GrantWatch ID#: 229132
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Opportunity for Ontario Artists to Have Their Artwork Displayed in Public

Deadline: 06/15/26

Opportunity for Ontario artists to have their artwork displayed in public in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to select artists to enhance the subway construction barriers for the duration of the construction project. The selected artwork will be instal...

GrantWatch ID#: 229276

Grants to Washington, DC Artists and Humanities Practitioners to Support Arts and Culture

Deadline: 07/07/26 Conference Date: 06/15/26

Grants to Washington, DC artists, arts professionals, and humanities practitioners to support arts and culture in the community. Funding is intended for individuals working in the following disciplines: visual arts, theater, humanities, dance, music, design arts, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155003

Grants to Minnesota Students in Grades 5-12 for Arts Enrichment Activities

Deadline: 08/01/26 Conference Date: 06/15/26

Grants to Minnesota young artists for arts-based camps and arts-related studies in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow young artists to take advantage of arts enrichment opportunities in their chosen art discipline. Eligible youth are in grades 5-12 a...

GrantWatch ID#: 169451

Grants to Washington Artists for the Creation of New Work

Deadline: 07/14/26 Conference Date: 06/15/26

Grants of $8,000 to Washington artists in eligible locations to create new and original work. Funding is intended to support individual artists and curators in the research, development, and presentation of a creative venture. Awarded artists will offer a public p...

GrantWatch ID#: 172662

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Groups, Schools, and Individua...

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 06/15/26

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, groups, libraries, schools, individuals, and other entities for projects in the field of humanities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 175178

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Career Development Activities

Deadline: 09/16/26 Conference Date: 06/15/26

Grants to Minnesota artists in eligible counties for career development activities. Funding is intended for artists from populations that have been historically underserved and marginalized. Artists may be at any stage of their artistic career and must be located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191498

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Artistic Development and Community Arts Programs

Deadline: 08/01/26 Conference Date: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota artists for artistic development activities and for arts projects that engage the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the purchase of supplies as well as activities that include, but are not lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 196587

Grants to USA Craft, Folk, and Traditional Artists for Materials and Supplies for New Work

Deadline: 06/26/26 Conference Date: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA craft, folk, and traditional artists in eligible states to support materials and supplies that further their ability to pursue their careers. Funding is intended to assist craftspeople and artists in the creation of object-based work....

GrantWatch ID#: 216155
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Grants to Ontario Professional Artists Who are Deaf or Have a Disability to Purchase Art-Relat...

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants of $500 to Ontario professional artists who are deaf or have a disability to purchase tools, materials, and software related to the craft or visual art disciplines. Funding is intended to assist artists working in practices such as carving, beading, basketr...

GrantWatch ID#: 164733
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Grants to Ontario Artists, Arts Professionals, and Nonprofits for Works by Artists Who are Dea...

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants to Ontario individuals, nonprofit arts organizations, and groups and collectives to promote the production of artistic works by artists who are deaf or have disabilities. Funding is intended for professional development and the creation and production of wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 165448
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Residencies to Quebec Artists, Collectives, and Organizations for Professional Development

Deadline: 06/16/26

Residencies for Quebec individual artists, collectives, and nonprofit organizations in eligible disciplines and locations to promote professional development. Funding is intended for creative residencies that will provide the opportunity for professional puppeteer...

GrantWatch ID#: 197551
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Grants to Ohio Artists to Promote Creative Growth and Development

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio amateur and emerging artists in eligible locations to promote artistic development. Funding is intended to advance the projects and creative growth of artists across disciplines who are part of the local creative community. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214905

Grants to Washington, DC Artists, Arts Professionals, Nonprofits, and Business-Improvement Dis...

Deadline: 07/27/26 Conference Date: 06/16/26

Grants to Washington, DC artists, arts professionals, nonprofit organizations, and recognized business-improvement districts for the creation and installation of publicly accessible works of art. Applicants must obtain permits and verification of community support...

GrantWatch ID#: 179396

Grants to Washington, DC Artists, Curators, and Nonprofits to Create and Display Artwork

Deadline: 06/29/26 Conference Date: 06/16/26

Grants of up to $30,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Washington, DC artists, curators, arts-related professionals, and nonprofit organizations to create and display artwork in a local or online gallery. Funding is intended to support the development and presenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 190801

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Artists and Artist Groups to Create New Artistic Work

Deadline: 08/19/26 LOI Date: 06/17/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Kansas and Missouri artists and artist groups in eligible regions to create new artistic work. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support artistic work that is accessib...

GrantWatch ID#: 167947
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Awards to USA Native Artists for Outstanding Commitment to the Arts and Native Culture

Deadline: 06/17/26

Awards of $50,000 to USA Native artists to recognize outstanding commitment to the arts. The purpose of this program is to honor established artists in a wide range of artistic disciplines who promote understanding of the cultural values and creative practices of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183961
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Grants to Canada Artists, Arts Organizations, and First Nation, Inuit, or Métis Nonprofits fo...

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Canada artists, arts organizations, and First Nation, Inuit, or Métis nonprofit organizations for professional development activities in the arts. Funding is intended to offset the cost of participating in a residency outside of Canada....

GrantWatch ID#: 223972
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Opportunity for Illinois Artists and Artist Groups to Create Art Installations

Deadline: 06/17/26

Opportunity for Illinois artists and artist groups to create art installations. Funding is intended to commission an artist or artist team to create permanent original public art. The artist will create two exterior sculptures to establish pedestrian destinations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229345

Grants to Washington Individual Artists and Artist Teams for Arts Projects

Deadline: 06/22/26 Conference Date: 06/17/26

Grants of $1,500 to Washington individual artists and artist teams for arts projects. Priority is given to artists from BIPOC communities and other marginalized communities. Applicants may practice in a range of disciplines, including literary arts, media arts, pe...

GrantWatch ID#: 180747

Grants to Florida Artists for Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26 Conference Date: 06/17/26

Grants of $10,000 to Florida artists to allocate necessary resources for visual arts in eligible counties. Funding is intended for established and emerging artists to use as needed to enhance or help establish their artistic careers. Artists may practice in a wide...

GrantWatch ID#: 190578

Grants to Florida K-12 Teachers for Travel Related to Career-Enrichment

Deadline: 07/31/26 Conference Date: 06/17/26

Grants of $5,000 to Florida K-12 teachers in eligible locations for travel experiences that lead to enhanced classroom curricula. Funding is intended for the enrichment of both the educator and their wider school community and to increase opportunities for broader...

GrantWatch ID#: 190579

Opportunity for International Artists to Participate in a Residency Program

Deadline: 07/31/26 Conference Date: 06/17/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International visual artists to participate in a residency program. Residents will benefit from the use of studio spaces, access to mentors, introductions to important industry representatives, and the opportunity to exhibit their ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205053

Opportunity for a Florida Filmmaker to Participate in a Local Residency Program

Deadline: 07/31/26 Conference Date: 06/17/26

Opportunity for a Florida filmmaker in eligible regions to participate in a local residency program. The winning applicant will receive a range of benefits including $50,000 in funds to create a low-budget film, production support, access to studio, and networking...

GrantWatch ID#: 205474

Awards to California Individuals to Honor Outstanding Leadership

Deadline: 07/23/26 Conference Date: 06/17/26

Awards to California individuals in eligible locations to honor outstanding leadership in advancing the welfare of local residents. Selected awardees are leaders who have demonstrated exemplary work in healthcare, arts and culture, youth development, and/or medica...

GrantWatch ID#: 216029

Grants to Florida Art Writers and Curators for Advancing Contemporary Visual Art

Deadline: 07/31/26 Conference Date: 06/17/26

Grants of $10,000 to Florida art writers and curators for advancing contemporary visual art in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects that will provide artists with increased visibility and critical engagement. Eligible uses of funds include exhibits,...

GrantWatch ID#: 229675
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Grants to Maryland Artists and Dance Companies to Produce New Work of Choreography

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grants to Maryland choreographers and nonprofit dance companies in eligible counties to enhance artistic endeavors. Funding is intended to develop new and original works of choreography. The grant program aims to support creative expression, expand opportunities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159955
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Fellowships to USA Artists and Creatives to Improve Safety and Care in Rural Areas

Deadline: 06/18/26

Fellowships to Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Michigan, North Dakota, and South Dakota rural artists, culture bearers, and creatives for activities that benefit communities in rural areas. Funding is intended to assist artists who use crea...

GrantWatch ID#: 195557
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Grants to USA and Canada Emerging Native Artists to Support the Creation of Indigenous Art

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and Canada Native and indigenous artists in the early stages of their career to support the creation of indigenous art. Funding is intended to assist artists in the completion of a visual, traditional, multi-disciplinary, or media ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 222242

Grant to a USA Artist or Artist Team for a Public Art Installation in North Carolina

Deadline: 07/10/26 Conference Date: 06/18/26

Grant to a USA artist or artist team for a public art installation in North Carolina. The awardee will be tasked with creating a mural, wall relief, or suspended sculpture in an animal care and control center. The goal of this project is to complement the building...

GrantWatch ID#: 230044
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Awards to Canada Composers for the Outstanding Creation and Performance of Chamber Music

Deadline: 06/19/26

Awards of $7,500 to Canada composers to recognize the outstanding creation and performance of chamber music. The prize is intended to honor individuals, including audio artists, improvisers, and sound creators who have at least one year of experience and have perf...

GrantWatch ID#: 213384
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Awards to Canada Emerging Theater Directors for Exceptional Talent

Deadline: 06/19/26

Awards to Canada emerging theater directors in recognition of exceptional talent and to assist with future successes. An award will be given to an English-language and a French-language nominee. Applications are encouraged from culturally diverse, deaf, disability...

GrantWatch ID#: 219292

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Artists to Enhance Culture and Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/23/26 Conference Date: 06/20/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and individual artists to engage residents and visitors while enhancing culture and tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that heighten disaster resilience awareness and prep...

GrantWatch ID#: 179519

Grants to Massachusetts Residents and Community Groups for Neighborhood Summer Activities

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants of up to $750 to Massachusetts residents and community groups in eligible locations to host neighborhood activities during the summer. Applicants must request city permits at least 30 days prior to the proposed activity. Eligible expenses include but are no...

GrantWatch ID#: 214707

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Individuals for Elderly Arts Programming

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and individuals for arts programming to benefit elderly community members. Funding is intended to support the thoughtful design, development, and effective implementation of creative aging programs that fos...

GrantWatch ID#: 215958

Grants to California Arts Organizations, For-Profits, and Individuals for Arts Programming

Deadline: 07/10/26 Conference Date: 06/22/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California arts organizations, for-profit organizations, and individuals in eligible locations for arts programming. Funding is intended to support artists, strengthen the arts community, and engage the larger community. Eligible artists...

GrantWatch ID#: 223427

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Individuals for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations and individual artists for arts and cultural programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for innovative arts projects and activities that engage public audiences, promote tour...

GrantWatch ID#: 184497