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.
Arts funding looks different depending on who's applying, from individual artist fellowships to museum capital campaigns. The recipient, location, and funding source filters above help match your project to the right list. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for creative projects, from artist fellowships to museum campaigns.
Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, healthcare, arts ...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local units of government, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based entities to address the needs of local communities in eligible counties. Priority will be given to proposals focusing on ment...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, fire and rescue departments, and religious entities for activities to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of programs and proje...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio amateur and emerging artists in eligible locations to promote artistic development. Funding is intended to advance the projects and creative growth of artists across disciplines who are part of the local creative community. Eligible ...
Grants to Tennessee nonprofit and public museums for capital projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of improvement and maintenance activities that support the organization’s mission. Eligible uses of funds include but are not limited to repairs, replacem...
Grants to Florida athletic organizations 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 is intended to support access to recreationa...
Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, arts and culture, medicine and science, literacy, and other charitable purp...
Grants to Massachusetts organizations for projects that protect community resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the interest areas of community housing, historic preservation, open spaces, conservation, and recreat...
Sponsorships of up to $1,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for events and programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote and enhance cultural understanding in the community. Eligible a...
Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for projects that attract tourists to eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote and operate events and programs in the focus areas of nature, culture, and art. Applicants must hold eve...
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...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and farmers' markets to increase tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capital investments that support visitor-generating projects such as theaters, museums, trails, and other major c...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan organizations in eligible locations for community programs and events. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for initiatives and activities that honor prominent people ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and individuals for research on Latin music and culture. Funding is intended for historical research, anthropology, documentation of music traditions, and stud...
Grants to Colorado individual artists and arts organizations for arts and cultural activities in eligible locations. Projects should enhance the local community or provide some organizational benefit to the individuals they are intended to serve. Eligible applican...
Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations, other nonprofits, local government agencies, and educational institutions for arts projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for exhibits, productions, touring artists, and school residenci...
Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and municipalities for events that promote history and culture in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that are open to the public and offer at least one free component. The grant program s...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit arts and youth organizations for activities that benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to engage children and youth in artistic expression through high-quality arts programming. Of parti...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and faith-based entities for programs that preserve cultural and natural resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended for environmental and conservation edu...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, community improvements, arts and culture...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and individuals for preserving and archiving Latin music heritage. Funding is intended to preserve original media and source materials, support historically, a...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and educational institutions to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of health, workforce development, education (i...
Grants and in-kind services to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for community activities that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include arts and culture, community programming and spaces, events, and ...
Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to, fitness and health, public safety, Veterans, education, arts, culture, and c...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, schools and school districts, and municipalities for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of art...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona neighborhoods in eligible regions for community building and improvement activities. Funding is intended to support programs, projects, services, and events that promote community spirit and engage local residents. Eligible activ...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations to improve programs related to arts and sports. Funding is intended to introduce, enhance, and expand opportunities that promote student participation in athletics, arts, and music. The gra...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public educational institutions in eligible regions to enhance arts and music education for children and youth in grades K-12. Funding is intended for equipment purchases, programm...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania government entities, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and volunteer fire companies serving eligible counties for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for activities and services that improve t...
Grants to Tennessee city and county governments for capital projects that attract tourism to the state. The purpose of funding is to help communities develop tourism-generated economic impact by improving tourism assets. Eligible projects include stage and boat ra...
Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations for projects that address community needs and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of arts, education, health, public safety, and recr...
Grants to Alberta individuals, organizations, or groups for projects that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs, activities, events, and festivals that promote a sense of community and foster community involvement. E...
Grants of $5,000 to California individual artists and teams for sustainable arts scene efforts. Funding is intended for contributions to alternative efforts to ownership, income, and care outside of the traditional for-profit and nonprofit arts and culture sectors...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations to support outdoor festivals and parades in eligible locations. Applications from arts nonprofits are particularly encouraged. Funding is intended for the provision of activities that are open to the public. Funded acti...
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...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, government agencies, and individual artists for arts-based programs that serve older adults. Applicants must participate in a training program prior to applying. Funding is intended for p...
Grants to Ohio community agencies for historical preservation projects. Funding is intended for activities related to historical preservation, including internships, property renovations, guideline development, training, and programs that benefit underserved or un...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas arts organizations to support the performing and visual arts in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including marketing, general operations, program support, and capital expenses. Eligible organiz...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, agencies, and individuals for historic preservation activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the acquisition, preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic properties. Eligible...
Prize of $3,000 to a Canada visual artist living with a disability. Funding is intended to support an artist with a physical, acquired, or developmental disability. Artists may be nominated for the award or self-nominate, and must be 18 years old or older. In addi...
Grants to Maryland nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to build capacity, improve operations, and promote stability. Funding is intended for capital projects to expand, renovate, or repair a facility or other infrastructure. Projects that increase access to ...
Grants of $1,000 to USA and territories BIPOC deaf and hard of hearing artists for career development. Established and emerging artists may apply. Eligible disciplines include performing, media, literary, tactile, and visual. Priority is for applicants who have a ...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for arts and music programs in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to foster engagement and excitement around the arts. Eligible projects are visual arts or music-based ...
Prize of $10,000 to a USA individual artist or team of artists for the creation of outdoor artwork. Artists will participate in a competition to produce a vibrant wall mural. Eligible proposals for artwork should be appealing to local business owners, residents, a...
Grants of $2,500 and in-kind support to USA and territories Black artists, journalists, and scholars to develop new projects. In addition to funding, awardees will receive mentorship and support from organization staff and advisors. Funding is intended for journal...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support arts education activities, youth art programs, and events/exhibits that promote exposure to the arts in the community. Priority is g...
Opportunity for USA and territories individuals and entertainers to volunteer at a prestigious government holiday event. Volunteers are needed to assist with decorating or to perform at open houses during the event. Entertainers include musical groups and performe...
Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to attract overnight visitors from outside a 50-mile radius, increase overnight st...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations to support operational changes in arts organizations. Funding is intended to support applicants as they explore substantive changes to their organizational structure or business model. Eligible activities ...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address cultural, economic, and social needs. Focus areas include arts and culture, civics, education, health and human services, recreation, and youth development. Funding is i...