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3,122 Grants for Arts and Culture

Discover grants supporting arts and cultural initiatives, including those for artists, performing arts, music, and dance. Additional funding covers visual arts, graphic arts, theatre, written works, and film. Grants are also available for accessible arts and cultural activities, museum programs, arts education, and career advancement in the arts.

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3,122 grants found

Grants to Canada Artists and Arts Organizations to Support Traveling Exhibitions and Presentat...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations and groups, artists, Indigenous artists, and festivals for the exhibition and presentation of works and performances by Canadian artists. Funding is intended to support touring and exhibition activities that will build national ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177917

Awards to Canada Individuals to Honor Oustanding Contributions to Canadian Heritage

Deadline: 10/07/26

Awards of $50,000 to Canada individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to Canadian heritage. Two recipients will be honored: one for their work in the social sciences and humanities, and the other in the area of arts. The purpose of the program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210899

Award to a Canada Fine Craft Artist to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to the Field

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award to a Canada fine craft artist to recognize exceptional contributions to the field. Nominations will be accepted for artists and artisans working in beading, glass, book binding, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, furniture, or other fine crafts. Eligible nominees ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213385

Award to a Canada Early-Career Architect or Firm for Exceptional Potential in the Industry

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award of $50,000 to a Canada early-career architect or architectural firm to recognize exceptional potential in the industry. Eligible applicants are those who have completed their first built work. The purpose of the award is to enable the recipient to develop th...

GrantWatch ID#: 214347

Awards to Canada Artists to Honor Exceptional Successes in the Field of Visual and Media Arts

Deadline: 10/07/26

Awards to Canada artists and arts and cultural workers to honor exceptional successes in the field of visual and media arts. Eligible nominees have been recognized by their peers on an international, national, or regional level. Visual arts disciplines include pho...

GrantWatch ID#: 216978

Grants to USA Writers and Publishers in Multiple States for Literary Work

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA writers, small presses, and independent literary publishers in eligible states to support Southern literary traditions. Funding is intended to support creative literary work creation and publishing, community engagement, and professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 217834

Award to a Canada Architect or Architectural Firm in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions ...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award to a Canada architect or architectural firm in recognition of exceptional contributions to the field. The purpose of the award is to honor a recipient who is in the early stages of his career, has exhibited noteworthy talents, and whose work indicates a prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 223977

Grants to Ontario Individuals in Eligible Locations to Support Arts Activities

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ontario individuals in eligible locations to support arts activities. Funding is intended to benefit equity-seeking and Indigenous communities. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to: arts events, training, and services. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 226348

Grants to USA Writers in Multiple States to Develop Book-Length Manuscripts

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to USA writers in multiple states to develop book-length manuscripts. Funding may be used for equipment, workspace, research, time replacement, and professional services. Writers must be located in one of the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Ken...

GrantWatch ID#: 231948

Grants to Ontario Media Artists and Directors for Innovative Artistic Projects

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, and grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario individual professional media artists or directors for innovative projects. Funding is intended for film, audio, video, new media, comedy, animation, drama, documentary, electr...

GrantWatch ID#: 154972

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Support Education and Learning

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, groups, and individuals to promote education and lifelong learning in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address academic, athletic, and/or art le...

GrantWatch ID#: 200599

Grants to British Columbia Arts and Cultural Organizations to Promote Equity and Diversity

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of $30,000 per year to British Columbia arts and cultural organizations to promote equity and diversity. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for expenses related to capacity building, community projects, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 205890

Grants to New York For-Profits for Business and Community Development Efforts

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York businesses in eligible locations to promote community and economic development. Funding is intended to help companies strengthen their business operations. Grants can be used for machinery, equipment, and inventory to assist bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 215504

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit communities in eligible counties. Focus areas include individuals with disabilities, arts and culture, children and youth, nature and animals, mental health, substance abuse, cancer, and aging ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 215897

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 01/03/27 Conference Date: 10/08/26 LOI Date: 10/30/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs to enhance the local community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding may be used for programming and capital projects. Eligible activities im...

GrantWatch ID#: 151210

Grants to Illinois Artists, Arts Organizations, and Nonprofits for Arts Initiatives and Projec...

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois individual artists, arts organizations, and nonprofit organizations for arts initiatives and projects in eligible regions. Allowable uses of funds may include consumable art supplies, publicity, rental fees, and artist costs. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 176843

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to Massachusetts Artists for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 11/06/26 Conference Date: 10/08/26

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind assistance to Massachusetts individual artists in eligible locations for professional development activities. Funding is intended to help local artists take the next steps in their creative efforts. The program includes one-on-one coac...

GrantWatch ID#: 205091

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits to Support the Performing Arts Sector

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit arts organizations serving eligible locations to support the performing arts sector. Grants are currently intended for new and continuing programs, operating and program support, and collaborative projects. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 134953

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and For-Profits to Enhance Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $2,400 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, businesses, and neighborhood associations to promote and enhance bicycle and pedestrian mobility in eligible locations. Funding is intended to advance people-powered mobility options, such as walking, roll...

GrantWatch ID#: 143227

Grants to Iowa Organizations to Attract Visitors and Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Iowa public and private organizations for a broad range of activities that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events and activities in the areas of education, culture, arts, and recreation. The purpose of the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 147379

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Capital Projects, New Programs, and Operating Support

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding may be requested for capital projects, new programs, or operating support. Priority is given to applications that address the focus areas of arts and cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 156027

Grants to Oregon Organizations and Individuals for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oregon organizations and individuals for arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to capitalize on local resources, encourage tourism, foster inclusion, and build cultural infrastructure. Eligible applicants a...

GrantWatch ID#: 162290

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Charitable Activities that Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that make a positive community impact, with preference given to applicants providing services for local youth. Past funded proposals have included iniatives in the areas of literacy, education, hig...

GrantWatch ID#: 164175

Awards to Louisiana Individuals and Entities for Exceptional Humanities Achievements

Deadline: 10/09/26

Awards to Louisiana individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding achievements in the humanities field. Awards are intended to honor contributions in the following categories: lifetime achievement, documentary photography, documentary film, museum exhibit...

GrantWatch ID#: 167217

Grants to Connecticut and New Jersey Entities for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and religious organizations for community benefit programs and capital needs in eligible communities. Priority areas of funding include housing and rehabilitati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175377

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, libraries, and tribal entities for humanities programming. Funding is intended for public-facing humanities activities that bring people together for dialogue an...

GrantWatch ID#: 175394

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital improvements, marketing campaigns, events, festivals, or product development that increase visitation from outside the area, res...

GrantWatch ID#: 178419

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs and Services that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for services that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179262

Grants to Alberta and Northwest Territories Individuals and Organizations for Community Projec...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Alberta and Northwest Territories individuals, groups, and organizations for original projects that positively impact local communities. Focus areas include but are not limited to arts and culture, education, community and sports, healthcare, women's org...

GrantWatch ID#: 181205

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Community Services

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for services that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support activities and programs in the focus areas of arts and culture, education and youth, responsible and ethical journalism, human services, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183322

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and services that are available and open to all members of the community. Eligible applicants operate in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 188906

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents and improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Priority funding is intended for activities within the focus area of arts, culture, civic benefit, education, and soc...

GrantWatch ID#: 195890

Grants to Nova Scotia Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Build Capacity

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit societies and cooperatives to enhance resilience and stability. Funding is intended to promote organizational change through adaptiveness. Three funding streams are available: Sector Grow...

GrantWatch ID#: 198879

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community betterment projects serving residents in eligible locations. Focus areas of interest include, but are not limited to, education, health, arts and culture, human services, and historic pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 226737

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and CBOs for Economic Development

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, CBOs, government agencies, and educational institutions for local economic development initiatives. Applicants must submit a pre-application before submitting a full application. The goal of this grant program is to inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 228505

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Programs to Benefit Children

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, California, and Georgia nonprofit and education organizations for programs that benefit children ages 5-18 in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of education...

GrantWatch ID#: 228947

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Humanities Research

Deadline: 12/15/26 Conference Date: 10/09/26

Fellowships of $70,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research projects in the humanities. The purpose of the program is for scholars to benefit from the funding source's library of resources to pursue their research. The fellowships will be conduc...

GrantWatch ID#: 205390

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and schools for projects to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session. Program focus areas include health, econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 143383

Grants to USA Educational Institutions and Nonprofits for Foreign Language Educational Materia...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA educational institutions and nonprofit organizations for foreign language educational materials. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funds may be used for the purchase of teaching materials and cultural items...

GrantWatch ID#: 152885

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs and Stren...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, youth and children, human servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 175234

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs to Enhance the Lives of Residents

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

Grants to Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives of residents in eligible regions. New applicants must submit an inquiry form prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175501

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Quality of Life in Local Communiti...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support a variety of community and family services, health care programs, educational projects, and activities related...

GrantWatch ID#: 181921

Grants to Alberta Charitable Organizations for Large-Scale, Transformative Community Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/10/26

Grants to Alberta charitable organizations for far-reaching, transformative community programs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiatives that have a sign...

GrantWatch ID#: 182169

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs and Activities that Benefit ...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and activities that benefit residents of local communities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs within the focus ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 184291

Grants to Manitoba Artists, Groups, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers for Creative Projects

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Manitoba new and established artists, groups of artists, and Indigenous knowledge keepers for creative projects in any artistic discipline. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to support creative research, project development, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 184632

Grants to Michigan K-12 Art Teachers for Supplies and Materials for Visual Art Projects

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants of up to $250 to Michigan K-12 art teachers in eligible locations for supplies and materials. Funding is intended for supplies necessary for visual art forms such as photography, painting, ceramics, crafts, animation, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 205761

Grants to Vermont Artists and Organizations for Community-Based Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Vermont individual artists and arts-based organizations for projects that promote culture in local communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects that provide access to various forms of the arts for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216370

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is for projects that benefit the community with priority given to the following areas: health and human services, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219994

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address the Needs of Residents in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital projects and the purchase of new supplies, materials, or equipment. Consideration may be given to requests for equipme...

GrantWatch ID#: 226057

Grants to Texas Artists and Arts Nonprofits for Innovative Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/11/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations and individual artists for original art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to reward and motivate groundbreaking artistic work that promotes a culture of creativity and innovation and causes people to r...

GrantWatch ID#: 191400
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