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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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819 grants found

Grants to Louisiana Groups and Individuals for Signage Commemorating Historical Events and Loc...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Louisiana groups and individuals to create signs that commemorate historical events, facts, sites, and people. Funding is intended to cover signage costs, including shipping. Each nomination proposing an idea for a sign must identify with the history of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195904

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Women Artists to Participate in a Residency Pro...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International women artists to participate in a residency program in New York State. Eligible artists can be at any stage of their careers. In addition to housing and studio space, artists are provided with daily assistance from th...

GrantWatch ID#: 196389

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Artists for an Artist Residency

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a resident artist program in New York State. Eligible artists will teach students a variety of artistic techniques. The program provides artists with accommodations as well as assistance from...

GrantWatch ID#: 196924

Opportunity for a USA, Canada, or International Mature Artist to Participate in a Residency Pr...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for a USA, Canada, or International mature artist to participate in a residency program. The selected artist will receive accommodations and studio space, access to a variety of art studios, a stipend, and funds for materials and travel. The residency ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204129

Grants to Minnesota Individuals and Groups to Strengthen Community and Culture Among Indigenou...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota individuals and small groups for projects to strengthen community and culture among Indigenous peoples in eligible locations. Eligible uses of funds include supplies, materials, space rental, food, and compensation and honorariu...

GrantWatch ID#: 206193

Scholarship to a South Carolina Student to Pursue an Arts Degree

Deadline: 05/15/26

Scholarship of $5,000 to a South Carolina high school senior in eligible locations to pursue a visual arts degree in an accredited institution of higher education. Funding is intended to assist a student who has already been accepted to a college or university. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 211784

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists and Arts Collectives to Improve Access to Resources in Underser...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan artists, collectives, groups, or cultural leaders to improve the availability of arts resources to underserved communities. Funding is intended to increase access to and connections with arts and cultural resources by people ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215045

Opportunity for Idaho Artists to Display Works of Art

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for Idaho artists and groups of artists to display their work in eligible locations. The opportunity is intended to support new and emerging artists and to provide a diversity of artwork, with preference given to artists who have not shown at the galle...

GrantWatch ID#: 219890

Grants to British Columbia Artists and Businesses for Touring and Travel

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to British Columbia artists and arts-focused businesses for touring opportunities to domestic and international destinations. Funding is intended to support showcase, touring, and business travel. Touring initiatives must include confirmed performances in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220094

Opportunity for Alaska Individuals to Join a List of Teaching Artists

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportuniity for Alaska professional artists to join a list of teaching artists and promote career development. The opportunity is intended to benefit artists who have expressed an interest in teaching in schools and who demonstrate the skills necessary to work as...

GrantWatch ID#: 222830

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Create Work That Highlights the ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to create work that highlights the historical contributions of a secret army unit during World War II. Eligible project types include artistic depictions, research projects, digital representations, educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 227628

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Bartenders and Bar Managers to Participate in a...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International bartenders and bar managers to participate in a contest to create an original cocktail based on the funding source's alcoholic product. Eligible submissions must take inspiration from art forms, including music, dance...

GrantWatch ID#: 227784

Grants to USA Artists for Projects Focusing on Hungarian American Culture

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA artists for projects focusing on Hungarian American culture. Applicants must demonstrate how their work engages with and contributes to the preservation or creative rendering of Hungarian or Hungarian American culture. Eligible art f...

GrantWatch ID#: 227854

Grant to a Connecticut Property Owner for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grant of up to $10,000 to a Connecticut property owner in eligible locations for projects that preserve the area's architectural and cultural heritage. Funding is intended to maintain historic homes in urban areas, benefiting homeowners and their communities. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228585

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Contributions in Music

Deadline: 05/17/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and international individual musicians, performers, and ensembles to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of music. This award is designed to recognize, honor, and celebrate outstanding leaders within the early-music community, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 225899

Grants to West Virginia Artists to Enhance Artistic Skills

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia artists to enhance artistic skills and promote career development. Funding is intended to support individual artists in improving or expanding their work by gaining the skills and support they need to develop a thriving arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 174689

Grants to West Virginia Folk Artists for Artistic and Professional Development

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia folk artists for professional development and the creation of new works. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including participation in professional development opportunities, advanced study with a mentor, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198388

Grants to West Virginia Artists for Creative Arts Projects for Older Adults

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to West Virginia artists to implement creative arts projects that benefit older adults. Funding is intended for projects that provide sequential programming to the same group of adults. Projects may involve literary, media, visual, or perfor...

GrantWatch ID#: 228502

Grants to Washington Individual Artists and Artist Teams for Arts Projects

Deadline: 06/22/26 Conference Date: 05/18/26

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 USA Professional Dancers for Support in Facing Financial Challenges Caused by Unexpe...

Deadline: 05/19/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories professional dancers for support in facing financial challenges caused by unexpected circumstances. Eligible uses of funding include expenses related to food, housing, medical, transportation, and other essential needs...

GrantWatch ID#: 199210

Grants to Canada Indigenous Nonprofits, Artists, and For-Profits for Production and Transmissi...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to Canada Indigenous nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artists, and cultural carriers to support the production, presentation, and transmission of Indigenous art and culture. Funding is intended for projects that include, but are not limited to, the c...

GrantWatch ID#: 177877

Grant to a Connecticut Artist or Group of Artists to Create Marine and Coastal-Themed Artwork

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grant of up to $1,000 to a Connecticut artist or group of artists for artwork related to marine and coastal environments. Funding is intended to cover the cost of supplies and other expenses associated with producing new works of art. All artistic disciplines are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180114

Grants to Colorado Individuals, Nonprofits, and Community-Related For-Profits for Arts Program...

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

Grants of $5,000 to Colorado individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations focused on community for arts programming to benefit youth in eligible regions. The purpose of the funding program is to promote multi-generational initiatives and spec...

GrantWatch ID#: 224750

Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Programming to Benefit the Community in E...

Deadline: 07/01/26 Conference Date: 05/20/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations, artists, and artist collectives for arts programming to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist artists and organizations that support underrepresented populations, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 186445

Grants to California Individual Artists for Project Creation and Career Development

Deadline: 07/01/26 Conference Date: 05/20/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California individual artists in eligible locations for project creation and career development. Funding is intended to increase the capacity for artists to work, advance their creative professions, and navigate the complexities of making...

GrantWatch ID#: 186446

Grants to Ohio Artists to Support Artistic Advancement

Deadline: 08/24/26 Conference Date: 05/20/26

Grants of $1,500 to Ohio artists in eligible regions to promote artistic advancement and professional development. Funding is intended to offset the costs of creative projects, materials, equipment, events, and a wide variety of artist‑specific needs. Grants can...

GrantWatch ID#: 219793

Grants to California Film Artists in Eligible Locations to Finish a Film Project

Deadline: 07/01/26 Conference Date: 05/20/26

Grant to a California film artists in eligible locations to finish a film project. Funding is intended to allow artists to complete certain elements of a work-in-progress that will move them closer to final completion. Eligible expenses include picture/sound editi...

GrantWatch ID#: 219846

Grants to California Artists and Nonprofits to Support Large-Scale Art Projects in Eligible Lo...

Deadline: 07/01/26 Conference Date: 05/20/26

Grants to California artists and nonprofit organizations to support large scale art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create a public project to be presented in 2028 in conjunction with the Olympic and Paralympic Games. A portion of the fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 227418

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Artists, and Institutions for the Creatio...

Deadline: 07/23/26 LOI Date: 05/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, artists, art platforms, and contemporary art festivals or biennials for the creation of original artwork. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. The funding s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179287

Grants to Indiana Administrators, Teachers, Parent Groups, and Students for Educational Projec...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Indiana administrators, teachers, school personnel, parent groups, students, and student groups in eligible regions for educational projects. Funding may be requested for projects to take place within individual classrooms or entire schools, as well as m...

GrantWatch ID#: 177394

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit low-income residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in arts, culture, community, economic development, after-school education, the elderly, the environment, health and human services...

GrantWatch ID#: 180679

Grants to Minnesota Artists in Eligible Counties to Support Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota individual artists in eligible counties for professional development activities. Grant funds may be used for supply purchases, equipment, mentorship, and tuition for classes, conferences, and workshops. Applications are invited fr...

GrantWatch ID#: 182998

Grants to New York Artists, Collectives, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Arts Programming in Eligib...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of $1,000 to New York tribal entities, individual artists, collectives, nonprofit organizations, and unincorporated groups for arts programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to ensure the ongoing success of arts and cultural activities and enable...

GrantWatch ID#: 209471

Opportunity for a Canada Artist or Group of Artists to Have Their Work Selected for Display

Deadline: 05/24/26

Opportunity for a Canada artist or group of artists to have their work selected for display in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to the full application. The selected artwork or series must reflect the neighborhood...

GrantWatch ID#: 228586

Grants to California Artists and Arts Organizations in Eligible Regions for Professional Devel...

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California artists and arts organizations in eligible regions for professional development activities. Funding is intended to help applicants grow their businesses, advance their abilities in the arts, and increase their professional capa...

GrantWatch ID#: 205186

Grants to Kentucky and Indiana Artists in Eligible Counties for Professional Development Activ...

Deadline: 06/07/26 LOI Date: 05/27/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Kentucky and Indiana artists in eligible counties for professional development activities. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a draft prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote the development and growth of the visual...

GrantWatch ID#: 217973

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Social Sciences and Humanities Scholars Affiliate...

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD social sciences and humanities scholars affiliated with universities for research projects related to shrinking and abandoned cities around the world. Eligible expenses include a stipend, child support, travel, equipme...

GrantWatch ID#: 225803

Grants to Ontario Artists in Eligible Locations to Support Projects and Living Expenses

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario artists in eligible locations to support projects and living expenses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to help local artists finalize works in progress and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226349

Grants to Canada Music Artists, Record Labels, and Managers for Artist Promotion and Touring I...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 175217

Prizes to Canada Scholars to Recognize Outstanding Research Contributions in Various Fields

Deadline: 05/28/26

Prizes to Canada scholars to recognize outstanding contributions in various fields. Prizes are intended to honor scholars for exceptional research conducted at hospitals, scientific or research institutes, universities, or other similar institutions in the fields ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189502

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars, Universities, and Research Institutes f...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars, universities, and research institutes to pursue research projects related to the historical humanities. Funding is intended for a wide range of research fields, including history, archaeology, art history, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 225798

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars for Research in the Historical Hum...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars to pursue research projects in a wide range of topics related to the field of historical humanities. Funding will cover a monthly stipend as well as travel and other material expenses. For scholarship pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 225799

In-Kind Grants of Work Space to North Carolina Arts Nonprofits and Artists in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 05/28/26

in-kind grants to North Carolina nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, and event organizers in eligible locations to provide access to spaces for closed projects. The grant is intended to allow short-term access for activities such as rehearsals, plann...

GrantWatch ID#: 226486

Grants to US Virgin Islands Nonprofits for Humanities Initiatives

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to US Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, institutes of higher education, tribal governments, individuals, and state and local governmental agencies for humanities programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 191620

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Art Students and Emerging Artists for Career Developm...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International art students and emerging artists to pursue career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended for individuals specializing in the areas of printmaking, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 198351

Grants to Louisiana Property Owners to Renovate Commercial Properties

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana property owners to renovate and repair commercial properties in eligible communities. Eligible expenses include external repairs, interior architectural features, signage, and parapet lighting. Funding is intended to promote ec...

GrantWatch ID#: 209500

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Performing Arts Professionals for Professional D...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International performing arts professionals for professional development. The program is intended for individuals involved in the management of performing arts professionals, with particular attention paid to applicants from develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 209695

Financial Assistance to British Columbia Families to Help Children Participate in Cultural Eve...

Deadline: 05/30/26

Financial assistance of up to $500 to British Columbia families in eligible locations to help children participate in cultural events. Funding is intended to cover the cost of events, programs, and workshops. Families experiencing financial difficulties can apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202010

Grants to New York Individual Artists, Groups, Nonprofits, and Schools for Arts Projects

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York individual artists, groups, museums, schools, theaters, and other community nonprofit arts or cultural organizations in eligible communities for arts projects. Projects should positively impact the cultural life and needs of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 145137

Scholarships to Israel Students to Attend a Graduate Program in Canada

Deadline: 05/31/26

Scholarships to Israel graduate students who are enrolled in or are entering a Canadian university. Eligible programs of study are in any of the following disciplines: literature, language, art, music, and culture; Jewish studies, or medical disciplines, industria...

GrantWatch ID#: 180725