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2,935 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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2,935 grants found

Grants to Illinois Artists, Nonprofits, and Qualifying For-Profits for Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois artists, cultural producers, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and qualifying for-profits in eligible regions for arts and cultural programs to benefit local neighborhoods. Funding is intended to support a wide range of p...

GrantWatch ID#: 208844

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Tribes, and Groups to Promote Environmental Equity

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, community groups, and tribes to promote environmental equity in eligible locations. Applicants must complete an eligibility form before applying. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address issues relate...

GrantWatch ID#: 209578

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations serving the community in the following areas of focus: community enrichment, education, workforce development, and sustainability. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 210006

Grants to Florida Entities for Cemetery Preservation Activities

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Florida academic and research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to protect historic cemeteries. Funding is intended to preserve abandoned African-American cemeteries. Grants are available for projects that pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214279

Awards to California Individuals to Honor Outstanding Leadership

Deadline: 07/23/26

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 California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Increase State Park Accessibility

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to increase accessibility to state parks. Applicants are required to consult state park staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to make parks more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222035

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Cover Travel Costs

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to cover travel costs. Funding is intended to help spread the knowledge and culture of Native Hawaiian Indigenous peoples. The goal of the program is to help organizations and individuals who would benefit f...

GrantWatch ID#: 229187

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

Deadline: 07/31/26

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 CA and WA Design Firms for Research on the Design of Workspaces and Facilities

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California and Washington design firms in eligible regions for research on the design of workplaces, learning environments, and healthcare spaces. The purpose of the program is to support research and prototyping that evaluate new strate...

GrantWatch ID#: 196450
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Grants to Illinois Schools and Nonprofits to Benefit Students in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grants to Illinois schools and nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit students in eligible counties. Funding is intended to enhance learning opportunities for students both in and outside of school and to support Japanese cultural and language education. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196637
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Grants to Washington Arts Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to acquire property, build new facilities, purchase specialized equipment, and implement other major building renovations. Gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216232
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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

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

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

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 Quebec Nonprofits to Host Internships for Diverse Artists

Deadline: 10/08/26 Conference Date: 06/18/26

Grants to Quebec nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions to host internships for artists. Funding is intended to encourage established arts nonprofits to host artists and cultural workers with culturally diverse backgrounds who are either new arrivals or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162178

Grants to USA Publications and Literary Arts Organizations to Support Writers

Deadline: 08/17/26 Conference Date: 06/18/26

Grants to USA publications and literary arts organizations to support creative writers. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz before applying. Funding is intended for one-time, new projects that address challenges faced by literary arts nonprofit organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 229958

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

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

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

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and other tax-exempt entities, such as government agencies, for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff, and certain applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174759
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Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the local quality of life. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, education, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 179759
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts and culture, environment, family, health and wellness, recreation, and res...

GrantWatch ID#: 181470
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Grants to Alberta Arts-Focused Charities to Host Residencies for BIPOC Arts Professionals

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Alberta arts-focused registered charities to host residencies for qualifying BIPOC arts professionals in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist mid-career individuals who seek leadership roles such as artistic, executive, or man...

GrantWatch ID#: 192148
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and capital projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, healthcare, arts and culture, youth and amateur athletics, conservation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199957
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for organizational capacity-building activities. Eligible organizations are those that provide direct services to residents in underserved regions. Priority areas include health care, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199960
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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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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Promote the Arts in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants of $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to promote the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that improve access, outreach, and opportunities to enrich arts and cultural experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 215178
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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
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Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Improve the Quality of Life for Local R...

Deadline: 06/20/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support organizations addressing social, human, educational, and cultural needs. Priority will be given to requests for new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174746
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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 Texas Nonprofits and Individuals for Local Arts and Cultural Festivals

Deadline: 07/24/26 Conference Date: 06/20/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and artists for local arts and cultural festivals in eligible locations. Funding is intended for festivals that promote the area as a creative location and as a unique destination for arts and culture. Festi...

GrantWatch ID#: 184753

Grants to Texas Arts Nonprofits to Support Arts and Cultural Activities for Residents

Deadline: 07/24/26 Conference Date: 06/20/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support arts and cultural activities that are open to the public. Funding is intended for arts and cultural programming that benefits residents of the local community. Applicants must have arts named...

GrantWatch ID#: 186602

Grants to Texas Artists and Creatives to Develop and Present Works of Art

Deadline: 07/24/26 Conference Date: 06/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Texas individual artists and creatives for arts activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in any artistic discipline that promote the creation and presentation of new works or the completion of work already in prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 186603
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Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Control Waste and Litter at Outdoor Events

Deadline: 06/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to reduce litter at outdoor events. Funding is intended to help event organizers incorporate practical ways to plan and manage operations, resulting in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210582

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Community in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/03/26 LOI Date: 06/22/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for activities that enhance the local community. First-time applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of education, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 174059
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Conservation and Recreation Proje...

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for conservation and recreation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that improve community-based trails, parks, and open spaces. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 198640
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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
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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 Washington Artists for the Creation of New Work

Deadline: 07/14/26 Conference Date: 06/22/26

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 USA Native-Led Nonprofits and Tribes for Youth-Centered Community Wellbeing

Deadline: 07/14/26 Conference Date: 06/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments and entities for youth-centered community wellbeing initiatives. Funding is intended to support culturally grounded programs and projects that promote healing, intergenerational relationships, cultural prac...

GrantWatch ID#: 221677

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
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and Communities

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, youth development, basic needs, and the environment. The Fund considers gene...

GrantWatch ID#: 154299
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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

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 08/20/26 Conference Date: 06/23/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Requests may be made to support projects, programs, events, and capital improvements. Focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 175272

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 06/23/26

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, registered charities, community organizations, and IHEs in eligible locations for community programs and projects to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for a range of innovative programs that improve the q...

GrantWatch ID#: 175670

Grants to Georgia and South Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/14/26 Conference Date: 06/23/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Georgia and South Carolina nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible counties. First-time applicants are required to attend an information session and submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full proposal. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 181288

Grants to Maryland Humanities Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/13/26 Conference Date: 06/23/26

Grants of $5,000 to Maryland humanities nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Priority will be given to organizations that serve historically underserved communities. Organizations may use the funds to cover any form of general operating expense. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204631

Awards to Canada Authors to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Literature

Deadline: 06/24/26

Awards to Canada authors to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the field of literature. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winner and finalists. Nominations are invited for collections of fictional short stories or novels that have been recently published. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 158724

Awards to Canada Authors to Recognize Excellence in Nonfiction Works of Literature

Deadline: 06/24/26

Awards to Canada authors to recognize excellence in creating nonfiction works of literature. Nominations are invited for newly published pieces that provide readers with unique and informed perspectives. Eligible forms of literature include biographies, works of h...

GrantWatch ID#: 181425

Grants to British Columbia Professional Artists to Develop and Produce Original Artwork

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia professional independent artists for the development and production of original artwork. New applicants must register in the online system before submitting an application. Funding is available for projects in the fields...

GrantWatch ID#: 183532

Fellowships to California Individuals to Support Research on Important Issues and Challenges

Deadline: 06/24/26

Fellowships to California individuals in eligible locations to support research and inquiries on important issues and challenges. The fellowships are intended to assist ambitious, innovative, curious, influential, and networked leaders in the nonprofit and governm...

GrantWatch ID#: 201296