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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 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

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

Award to a Canada Composer to Recognize the Outstanding Creation and Performance of Chamber Mu...

Deadline: 06/19/26

Award of $7,500 to a Canada composer 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 two years of experience and have perf...

GrantWatch ID#: 213384

Grants to Colorado Artists to Promote Career Development

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Colorado individual artists in eligible locations to promote professional and career development. Funding is intended to encourage leadership and good practices that will advance the creative economy, support professionals and businesses, and enhance cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 217418

Awards to Canada Emerging Theater Directors in Recognition of Exceptional Talent and to Assist...

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 Washington Nonprofits and Individuals for Professional Development in the Heritage F...

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 06/24/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Washington nonprofit heritage and historical organizations and individuals in eligible regions to offset costs of professional development activities in the heritage sector. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 200520

Grants to Indiana Teachers for Educational Activities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants of up to $300 to Indiana teachers for education enrichment initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that provide students with valuable learning experiences that are beyond school budgets. Creative proposals are encouraged. This g...

GrantWatch ID#: 163788

Grants to Ontario Artists to Support Professional Development and Career Growth

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to Ontario artists for professional development projects that will support career advancement. Funding is intended to allow artists to devote time to investigating and studying their art practice without being obligated to produce or create artwork during t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180235

Grants to Massachusetts Residents, Artists, Neighborhood Groups, and Youth in Eligible Areas t...

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts residents, artists, neighborhood groups, and youth in eligible areas to support local arts and culture activities. Funding is intended to support activities that are small in scale and led by residents and artists. Programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227309

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Individual Artists for Community Projects

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations and individual artists in eligible regions for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of youth, culture, and social services. Eligible applicants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 157588

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Agencies to Celebrate the N...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, government agencies, tribal entities, museums, academic institutions, visitor centers, historical societies, and others for programs that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the nation'...

GrantWatch ID#: 213731

Grants to Washington Artists in Eligible Regions for the Creation of New Work

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $8,000 to Washington artists in eligible regions 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 pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 172662

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local communities Funding is intended to support activities that address the human service and housing needs of low to moderate-income individuals; programs with...

GrantWatch ID#: 178583

Grants to Ontario Property Owners for the Conservation, Repair, and Restoration of Culturally ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Ontario property owners for the conservation, repair, and restoration of culturally significant properties in eligible regions. Funding is available for a broad range of activities, including roof and siding repairs, porch restoration, and exterior pain...

GrantWatch ID#: 180025

Award to an Alberta Early Career Author in Eligible Locations for Fiction Writing

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $5,000 to an Alberta early career author in eligible locations for fiction writing. The award is intended to help new and unpublished authors who are over the age of 40 accomplish their literary goals. Eligible applicants are working on completing and pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 188722

Award to a USA Writer for Their Contribution to Public Awareness of Advances in Medical Science

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA writer to recognize their contribution to public understanding and awareness of advances in medical science. Eligible writers must have published or broadcast an original body of work within the past five years. Work appearing in digital m...

GrantWatch ID#: 196459

Award to a Texas Black Author for Exceptional Contributions to Children's Literature

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $1,000 to a Texas author to recognize contributions to advancing diversity and humanity in children's books. The award is intended to honor a Black author for their body of work or a new-talent Black author's debut work. The award acknowledges the author'...

GrantWatch ID#: 210918

Fellowships to USA Native Emerging Filmmakers to Produce New Films about Native Culture and Ex...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753

Grants to Oregon Individuals and Organizations for Events and Festivals in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon individuals and organizations for events that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support festivals and screenings. Examples of eligible costs include but are not limited to permits; paying contractors...

GrantWatch ID#: 217874

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Amateur Artists to Enter a Competition for Scie...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International amateur artists to enter a competition for science fiction and fantasy illustrations. The purpose of the contest is to provide fledgling artists with professional feedback and to expose their artwork to a larger audie...

GrantWatch ID#: 219783

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Artists, and Agencies to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, individual artists, businesses, and local agencies to promote arts activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to foster a thriving, inclusive, and economically vibrant arts ecosystem. Projects and programs must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 221693

Grants to California Cultural Resource Management Entities, State Park Staff, Researchers, Stu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California scholars, private and governmental cultural resource management entities, state park staff, and researchers, students, and faculty at IHEs for historical and prehistoric research within the Colorado Desert District parks and surrounding area. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226397

Grants to Florida Commercial Property Owners and Tenants in Eligible Locations for Artistic Mu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Florida commercial property owners and tenants in eligible locations for artistic murals that enhance commercial corridors. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for contemporary artistic outdoor murals that enrich ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226606

Grants to Florida Filmmakers and Producers to Produce Film Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida filmmakers and producers to produce film projects in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to encourage film producers to work in the area and foster economic development. Funding is intended for a wide range of film pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 226613

Grants and In-Kind Support to Pennsylvania Individuals in Eligible Counties to Support Entrepr...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to Pennsylvania individuals in eligible counties to support entrepreneurship. Applicants are required to contact staff and receive a referral prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support entrepreneurship i...

GrantWatch ID#: 227376

Awards to Alberta Artists in Eligible Regions to Recognize Excellence and Support Professional...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Awards of $15,000 to Alberta individual artists in eligible regions to recognize contributions to the local community and promote professional development. Funding is intended to assist artists at all stages of their professional careers and in all artistic tradit...

GrantWatch ID#: 160319

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals to Conserve Historic Bla...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, businesses, and individuals for capital preservation projects. Funding is intended to preserve sites, buildings, properties, and communities of cultural importance to the Black community. Grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 169793

Grants to New Brunswick Artists to Publicize Artwork and Advance Professional Development

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of $2,000 to New Brunswick artists to support activities that promote their work and advance their artistic development. Funding is intended to allow artists who display outstanding talent to gain resources and develop techniques that further growth in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174015

Grants to New Brunswick Artists to Present Work at Established Arts Venues

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to New Brunswick artists to advance their careers by presenting work at an established arts event. Funding is intended to increase the representation of professional artists at events and competitions and offer opportunities for artists to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174018

Grants to New Brunswick Arts Professionals for Career-Advancing Studies and Mentorships

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to New Brunswick professional artists for study programs and mentorships that promote career development. Funding is intended to support full-time studies in post-secondary programs and art schools, part-time post-secondary programs, and sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 180798

Awards to Arizona Veterans in Eligible Locations for Community Contributions

Deadline: 07/01/26

Awards to Arizona veterans for outstanding community contributions in eligible locations. Recipients will be honored for their selfless commitment and service in areas that include, but are not limited to, arts and culture, public education, transportation, youth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198173

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar for an Exceptional Essay About the Nineteenth...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International scholar in recognition of an exceptional essay related to the nineteenth century. Articles may be in any discipline and may have been published in print or online. Essays that are interdisciplinary in nature are esp...

GrantWatch ID#: 204033

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Scholar to Honor Outstanding Writing in ...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International early-career scholar in recognition of an outstanding essay on a topic related to nineteenth-century studies. Eligible articles may be in any discipline and must have been written while the applicant was pursuing a doctoral...

GrantWatch ID#: 204034

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Community Art Projects in Elig...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for arts activities that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for small-scale, creative art projects that help to solve a community problem. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 213820

Grants to Oklahoma Entities and Individuals to Expand or Create an Event Highlighting an Agric...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma entities and individuals to expand or create an event highlighting an agricultural product. Applications must be accompanied by an endorsement from the local Chamber of Commerce. The event should increase the public's interest in agriculture and...

GrantWatch ID#: 217770

Grants to Ontario Artists to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario individual artists in eligible locations to promote professional and career development. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to artists seeking to improve their skills, and will support expenses incurred by materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 219211

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals for Innovative Projects that Advance the Quality of Community ...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin individuals for innovative projects that advance the quality of community life in eligible areas. Focus areas for these grants are the arts, health, leadership, social services, recreation, conservation, and preservation. All proposed projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221766

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Outstanding Oral Histo...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award of $200 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization to recognize outstanding achievements in using oral history to promote social justice causes. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge efforts to use oral history to create a more just a...

GrantWatch ID#: 227253

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Groups to Promote Tourism in Eligible ...

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses for programs that promote tourism and strengthen economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve access to and participation in events, tournaments, and spor...

GrantWatch ID#: 217208

Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Projects in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 07/13/26 Conference Date: 07/06/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and artists for arts projects in eligible counties. Required registrations may take up to three business days to complete. Funding is intended to support the presentation or production of arts activities in a range of d...

GrantWatch ID#: 177939

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

Deadline: 07/10/26

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 Alberta Indigenous Artists, Collectives, and Organizations for Art Projects

Deadline: 08/12/26 Conference Date: 07/14/26

Grants to Alberta Indigenous artists, artist collectives, and arts organizations for art preservation activities in eligible regions. Applicants may request funding for a single project or for a specific phase of a project. Projects should have a clear start and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 197441

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes to Improve the Loc...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, businesses, and tribal entities for projects and activities that help to improve the local water supply. Funding is intended for projects that that have environmental, economic, and social...

GrantWatch ID#: 166729

Opportunity for Virginia Artists and Ensembles to be Included in a Statewide Touring List

Deadline: 07/15/26

Opportunity for Virginia individual performing artists and performing arts ensembles to be included in a statewide touring list. Applicants included in the list will be eligible for bookings by nonprofit organizations, agencies, and educational institutions. The p...

GrantWatch ID#: 168368

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa Nonprofits and Schools for Activities that Benefit Animals and Edu...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that focus on and benefit animals, and to public schools for educational and outdoor programs. Qualified nonprofits may apply for animal related projects, with priority given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173173

Grants to Delaware Artists to Support Professional Growth

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Delaware individual artists to support professional development. Funding is intended for opportunities including, but not limited to mentored learning, joining a residency, and completing work. Grants may be used for career development ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 180368

Opportunity for Virginia Artists to be Registered in a Directory for Educational Programming

Deadline: 07/15/26

Opportunity for Virginia artists to be included in an online directory for Virginia state residents. The purpose of the directory is to enable schools and communities to utilize registered artists for their arts and cultural educational programming. Artists who ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 193840

Grants to USA Emerging Artists Pursuing a Career in Song-Driven Music to Support a Project to ...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA emerging artists pursuing a career in song-driven music to support a project that will boost their artistic endeavors. Funding is intended for projects including but not limited to creating a music video, producing music, and touring...

GrantWatch ID#: 221345

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Student for an Outstanding Paper Related to Baltic or...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Prize of $300 to a USA, Canada, or International student for an outstanding paper related to Baltic or Nordic folklore. The prize will recognize exceptional essays, research-based media productions, or conference papers with a folklore topic related to Northern Eu...

GrantWatch ID#: 222498

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Student for an Outstanding Project Related to Song an...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International student for a paper or presentation related to folk traditions in song or music. Eligible projects may be video presentations, audio presentations, or written papers and should combine research and analysis. Priority is giv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222500