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819 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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Award and In-Kind Support to a Quebec Artist or Artist Collective to Showcase Original Work in...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Award of $10,000 and in-kind support to a Quebec artist or artist collective to showcase original work in the visual arts. In addition to the cash award, an article will be published addressing the winning artist's or collective's approach to the visual arts. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213363
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Artists and Artist Collectives fo...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International artists and artist collectives for innovative art projects involving new and developing technology. Along with funding, recipients may have access to coaching and mentoring and be expose...

GrantWatch ID#: 227593

Grants to Alberta Artists and Collectives to Increase Equity and Diversity in the Arts

Deadline: 05/01/26 Conference Date: 04/22/26

Grants to Alberta individuals, Indigenous individuals, and arts collectives in eligible locations to increase equity and diversity in the arts. Grant funds may be used for a broad range of activities that support major artistic projects, the creation of individual...

GrantWatch ID#: 147750

Grants to Oregon Mid-Career Visual Artists for Flexible Support

Deadline: 06/03/26 Conference Date: 04/22/26

Grants to Oregon mid-career artists to support creative development. For 2026, applications are accepted from visual artists. Funding is intended for flexible funding to address the needs of artists, such as living expenses, professional services, equipment, trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 228071
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Grants to Indiana Organizations and Artists for Community Arts Projects

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Indiana arts organizations, groups, and individual artists for arts projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote arts and cultural experiences in the community. Applications will be evaluated bas...

GrantWatch ID#: 127897
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Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits, First Nation Schools, and Individuals to Promote Collaborat...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $17,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, First Nation schools, and individuals for projects that feature Indigenous arts and culture. The purpose of the program is to encourage the artistic collaboration of Indig...

GrantWatch ID#: 153147
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Grants to Ontario Indigenous Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups to Support Indigenous Art

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Ontario Indigenous artists, organizations, and groups to support Indigenous art. Funding is intended for the development, creation, and presentation of artwork, and for events that bring artists together. Eligible disciplines include dance, literature, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 153148
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Grants to Minnesota Artists for Arts Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of $2,500 to Minnesota individual artists for community arts projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with artist time, materials, and essential project costs. The grant seeks to strengthen relationships and networks, create safe spaces f...

GrantWatch ID#: 194665

Grants to Prince Edward Island Artists for Career Development and Creative Projects

Deadline: 05/11/26 Conference Date: 04/23/26

Grants to Prince Edward Island artists for professional development, the creation of new works, and the presentation of existing works. The program is intended to support emerging and established professional artists in advancing their careers. Funding may be used...

GrantWatch ID#: 153851
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Grants to Illinois and Missouri Teachers to Expand the Classroom Curriculum

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois and Missouri teachers for innovative and creative teaching methods that will enhance PreK-12 classroom curricula and benefit students in eligible regions. Grants will be awarded in the following categories: science and technology, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143479
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Grants to Oregon Organizations, Groups, Artists, and Other Individuals for Public Arts Program...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Oregon organizations, groups, artists, and other individuals for local public arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote community-based programs, including theater, concerts, dance, visual art, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 179729
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Residencies to USA Artists and Researchers to Develop New Creative Projects Inspired by Design...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Residencies to USA artists and researchers to develop new creative projects. Eligible projects are those inspired by significant pieces of architecture from the 20th century. In addition to monetary support, successful applicants will be given accommodations and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 208305
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Grants to California Artists and Nonprofits for Public Art Programming

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California artists, performers, artist collectives, nonprofits, community groups, government agencies, tribes, schools, and private entities for art programming and educational projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for innovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 216325
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Grants to Manitoba Indigenous Artists, Arts Groups, and Nonprofits for Artistic Activities

Deadline: 04/25/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba Indigenous professional artists, arts groups, scholars of Indigenous tradition, and community-based nonprofit organizations for a broad range of artistic activities. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 147796
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Grants to Florida Athletic and Arts and Cultural Organizations, and Youth to Support Programmi...

Deadline: 04/25/26

Grants to Florida athletic organizations, arts and cultural organizations, and youth to support programming and activities for youth in eligible regions. First-time applicants and certain other applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222860

Grants to California Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals to Expand Public Access to the Arts

Deadline: 05/11/26 Conference Date: 04/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, artist teams, and individuals in eligible locations to expand public access to the arts. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Some appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 180083

Residency to a Canada Playwright to Focus on Their Work and Assist Emerging Playwrights

Deadline: 04/26/26

Residency to a Canada professional playwright to focus on their work while contributing to the education of emerging playwrights at an eligible university. The playwright is expected to divide their time equally between their own work and assisting the university ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213270

Grants to California Artists, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Traditional Arts Programming

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of $7,500 and grants of $10,000 to California artists, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and community groups for activities that support the traditional arts. Funding is intended for programs and projects that nurture cultural continuity through the learnin...

GrantWatch ID#: 171950

Grants to Illinois Individuals, Artists, Nonprofits, and Event Producers for Arts Programming ...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to Illinois individuals, artists, nonprofit organizations, and event producers for a range of arts initiatives that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide publicly accessible arts programming. Projects must be exhibite...

GrantWatch ID#: 177570

Grants to Arizona New Artists for the Development and Presentation of Arts Projects

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of $10,000 and a grant of $5,000 to Arizona individual early-career artists for arts projects and professional development. Funding is intended to promote the creation and presentation of contemporary art by supporting emerging artists who are working throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 196236

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Individuals for Heritage and Culture Activities

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations and individuals for heritage and culture activities to promote eligible regions. Eligible projects include creating documentaries, preparing exhibitions, and hosting speakers. Funding is intended for appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 220636

Opportunity for a USA Artist or Team of Artists to be Considered for the Commission of Public ...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Opportunity for a USA artist or team of artists to be considered for the commission of public artwork to be displayed on an eligible university campus. The space in question has both indoor and outdoor areas that could be utilized for sculptural pieces. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 227197

Grants to Massachusetts Artists, Collectives, and Organizations for Public Art Projects

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of $800 to Massachusetts artists, arts organizations, and collectives to develop and create public art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that promote the belief that the arts play a crucial role in driving social change and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 227396

Grants to Alberta Artists and Collectives in Eligible Regions for Artistic Projects

Deadline: 05/13/26 Conference Date: 04/27/26

Grants to Alberta artists and collectives for artistic projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in all artistic disciplines. Eligible activities include marketing and promotion; research, creation of new work, professional development, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197443

Grants to Connecticut Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to Connecticut organizations, groups, and individuals for arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that benefit the local economy, encourage social innovation, and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and just...

GrantWatch ID#: 134007

Grants to Colorado Artists, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Cultural Projects

Deadline: 06/01/26 Conference Date: 04/28/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individual artists, and groups for community programming in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to revitalize the creative economy while also buil...

GrantWatch ID#: 226594

Fellowships to Canada Scholars, Professors, and Researchers to Pursue Original, Independent Re...

Deadline: 05/21/26 LOI Date: 04/29/26

Fellowships to Canada scholars, professors, and researchers to pursue original, independent research projects. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. This opportunity is intended for research in the fields of...

GrantWatch ID#: 189595

Scholarships to British Columbia Artists and Arts Practitioners for Professional Development

Deadline: 04/29/26

Scholarships of up to $6,000 to British Columbia individual artists and arts practitioners for professional development. New applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is intended to help artists participate in post-high sch...

GrantWatch ID#: 195014

Grants to Georgia Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 04/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia individuals and nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of community services, education, youth, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217367

Grant to an Illinois Artist or Artist Team for the Development of Original Public Art

Deadline: 04/29/26

Grant to an Illinois artist, artisan, and artist team for the development of original public art. The goal of this program is permanent public art celebrating coal country in rest areas of eligible locations. Work will be installed on large granite walls adjacent ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228107

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Educators for Programs that Benefit K-12 Students

Deadline: 06/11/26 Conference Date: 04/29/26 LOI Date: 05/28/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and teachers to develop arts, cultural, and science educational programs for students in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an intent to apply before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for youth-...

GrantWatch ID#: 223699

Awards to USA K-12 Teachers for Excellence in History Education

Deadline: 04/30/26

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to honor USA and territories K-12 history teachers for excellence in the field. The purpose of the program is to recognize exceptional performance in the teaching of history at the K–12 level. One teacher from each state...

GrantWatch ID#: 150599

Awards to Iowa Individuals and Groups to Recognize Outstanding Volunteer Service

Deadline: 04/30/26

Awards to Iowa individuals and groups to recognize outstanding volunteer service. Nominations are welcome on behalf of those that volunteer in a variety of fields, including but not limited to mentoring, education, STEM, animal welfare, and disaster response and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153510

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Business Support and Professional Development in Eligible Coun...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Minnesota artists for business support and professional development activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for expenses related to production, performances, and exhibitions, mentoring, and educational opportunities. Requests will be accepte...

GrantWatch ID#: 161073

Awards to Montana Individuals and Organizations for Outstanding Achievements in the Arts

Deadline: 04/30/26

Awards to Montana individuals and organizations to recognize achievements in the arts or on behalf of the arts that benefit all state residents. Anyone or any organization in Montana with commensurate accomplishments can be nominated for this award. Awardees are s...

GrantWatch ID#: 166878

Grants to Nevada and Utah Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Individuals to Promote Local Cultu...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Nevada and Utah nonprofit organizations, agencies, Tribes, and individuals for projects that promote and preserve cultural heritage in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects of cultural, educational, and recreational value. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173950

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Tribes, and Aboriginal Agencies to Support Heritage and A...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, band and tribal councils, and Aboriginal government agencies and organizations to support festivals that present heritage performers, artists, and artisans. Funding is intended for recurring festivals, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 175189

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Artists, Groups, Collectives, Publishers, and Schools in Eligibl...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, artists, publishers, groups, collectives, and Indigenous and First Nation Schools in eligible locations for arts activities. Funding is intended to support the creation, product...

GrantWatch ID#: 180883

Grants to North Dakota Artists to Preserve and Teach Cultural Art Forms

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to North Dakota artists to preserve and teach cultural art forms throughout the state. Funding is intended to offer accomplished artists the opportunity to meet with apprentices on a one-to-one basis over an extended period of time to pass o...

GrantWatch ID#: 180910

Grants to USA Artists in Multiple States for Career Advancement Opportunities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA individual artists in multiple states for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to help artists participate in professional opportunities that are likely to substantially advance their careers. This program is open to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190065

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonfiction Writers to Complete Works in Progress

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and UK nonfiction writers to complete works already in progress. Topics include, but are not limited to philosophy, graphic nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, food or travel writing, the sciences, personal essays, criticism, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195186

Grants to Kansas Artists in Eligible Locations for Arts Projects

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas individual artists in eligible locations for arts projects. Funding is intended to promote artistic works and to support the creation of new work. The grant program is designed to celebrate the creative community and help propel wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 195434

Grants to British Columbia Individuals for Initiatives to Improve the Community

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $600 to British Columbia individuals for initiatives to improve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of community benefit projects that support youth and promote diversity. Eligible projects could include youth-le...

GrantWatch ID#: 205746

Grant to a Maryland Individual to Promote Literary Arts in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grant of $500 to a Maryland individual to promote poetry and literary arts in eligible locations. Funding, in the form of an honorarium, is intended to fill the youth poet laureate position. The program's goal is to help promote the power of youth expression, cele...

GrantWatch ID#: 213401

Opportunity for Pennsylvania Artists in Eligible Locations to Participate in an Art Contest to...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for Pennsylvania artists in eligible locations to participate in an art contest on a specified subject impacting the local environment. Selected winners will create original artwork at a local drain location of their choice, with the art produced conve...

GrantWatch ID#: 213779

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Artists for Inclusive Projects in Eligibl...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individual artists for arts projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support inclusive arts activities that represent a variety of cultures ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214758

Opportunity for a California Youth to be Selected as the Poet Laureate in Their Region

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for a California youth to be selected as the poet laureate in their region. The purpose of the program is to encourage individuals between the ages of 13 and 19 to explore their poetic abilities and interests and encourage peers to do so as well. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 219212

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Visual Artists in Multiple States for Program and Project Support

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations and individual visual artists for program and project support. Preference will be given to smaller organizations, who may apply for general operational fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219492

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Submit Sketches for Publication

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to submit sketches as political commentary, historical reflections, or cultural happenings. Winning individuals will receive $500 towards project-related expenses. Entries will be judged based on alignment...

GrantWatch ID#: 221324

Grants to Minnesota Artists and Creative Businesses for Professional Development

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $2,500 to Minnesota artists and creative business owners for professional development efforts. Applicants must consult with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve business skills and strategic thinking. The program seeks to empower...

GrantWatch ID#: 221657