3,184 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.

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.

Recipient
Recipient type
Location
State / Region
Nationwide / International
Category
Grant category
Funding Source
Funding source type
Showing 1–50 of 3,184 grants
Apply
Now

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural and Science Programs in Eligible Count...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies for cultural and science programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support projects and activities in the focus areas of performing arts, cultural history, visual arts, natural history,...

GrantWatch ID#: 132071
Apply
Now

Grants to California Organizations to Benefit Residents and Improve the Community

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to California organizations for initiatives to benefit residents and visitors and improve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of community betterment, historical and cultural preservation, local be...

GrantWatch ID#: 145452
Apply
Now

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to enhance communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for proposals in the following areas of interest: environment, education, arts and culture, and community health and well-being. If a project has a capital c...

GrantWatch ID#: 146231
Apply
Now

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Tribes, and Schools for Programs Addressing Community Needs

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, schools, tribes, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities, such as arts and culture, environment, education, health and wellness, communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 173090
Apply
Now

Grants to New Brunswick Registered Charities and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life for L...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New Brunswick registered charities, government agencies, and schools for projects that enhance the quality of life for community members in eligible locations. Priority is given to projects in the areas of environment, health, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173299
Apply
Now

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of local communities within the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of community services, education, economic development, health and hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 174972
Apply
Now

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of education, health, and cultural development. Eligible organizations are located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182674
Apply
Now

Grants to California Nonprofits, Cities, Schools, Tribes, and Artists for New Artwork

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit and public organizations, municipalities, public schools, Tribes, and artists in eligible locations to produce new artwork. Eligible art fields include, but are not limited to, dance, film, graphic design, music, pain...

GrantWatch ID#: 191370
Apply
Now

Award to a Quebec Arts Nonprofit or Artist for Achievements and Diversity in Dance

Deadline: 09/09/26

Award of $10,000 to a Quebec nonprofit arts and cultural organization, artist, or arts collective in eligible areas to recognize excellence and diversity in dance. The award is intended to honor cultural diversity and contributions to the vitality of the local art...

GrantWatch ID#: 191946
Apply
Now

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Humanities Programming in Local C...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribes for new or ongoing humanities-related projects that benefit the public. Funding is intended to provide people with an opportunity to engage with the humanities in their communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 194549
Apply
Now

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Government Entities to Promote Arts Within the State

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote the arts within the state. Funding is intended for arts education programming and activities that encourage public involvement. Applicants may apply for either project or general operating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207731
Apply
Now

Grants to Canada Indigenous Individuals and Nonprofits to Promote Indigenous–Non-Indigenous ...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada Indigenous individuals and nonprofit organizations for activities to promote understanding and acceptance between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Eligible individuals include artists, youth, educators, community leaders, Eld...

GrantWatch ID#: 212387
Apply
Now

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Arts Programming in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for arts programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for expenses related to artist and talent fees, space rental for arts and culture programming, marketing and communication costs, operating su...

GrantWatch ID#: 220129
Apply
Now

Fellowship to a California Early-Career Curator to Receive Mentorship in the Field

Deadline: 09/09/26

Fellowship to a California early-career curator or curatorial team in eligible locations to receive mentorship in the field. This opportunity is meant to give early-career curators a space to mount exhibitions, under the close mentorship and guidance of experience...

GrantWatch ID#: 223792
Apply
Now

Grants to Washington Artists for Public Works of Art

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Washington artists to develop and create public works of art in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow artists to “adopt” fire hydrants and create artistic designs for them. The goal of this program is to embrace the artistic talents of loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 231604
Apply
Now

Grants to Georgia and South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Women and Children

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Georgia and South Carolina nonprofit organizations and units of government for projects and programs that benefit women, girls, and children in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs within the focus areas of education, arts, health, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 140507
Apply
Now

Grants to Ontario Composers and Musical Groups to Create New Music

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $4,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario professional artists and groups to create new music. Funding is intended for pieces initiated by the artist as well as for commissioned pieces. Eligible applicants include music professionals at any lev...

GrantWatch ID#: 153165
Apply
Now

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, JDs, and Artists for New Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, JDs, and artists to support creative scholarly projects in a variety of disciplines. The fellowships are intended to promote multidisciplinary collaborations through workshops and conferences. Fellows will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 160726
Apply
Now

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools for Community Needs

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and school districts for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs, services, and initiatives addressing a wide ran...

GrantWatch ID#: 172084
Apply
Now

Grants to Missouri and Kansas Artists and Artist Groups for Artistic Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of $3,500 to Missouri and Kansas artists and groups of artists for artistic projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects that have a positive effect on the community, and that represent elements of change and growth for the artist. Projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 172389
Apply
Now

Grants to Canada Music Artists and Record Labels to Record Original Full-Length Albums

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Canada musicians and record labels to offset the costs of creating an original music album. Applicants must create online profiles prior to applying. Eligible sound recordings must be performed by Canadian artists, feature previously-unreleased material,...

GrantWatch ID#: 174788
Apply
Now

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits to Support Events for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Alberta nonprofit societies and registered societies to support events for local residents in eligible locations. Eligible event types include activities, provincial or national holidays, festivals, recreation or amateur sport, and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 174927
Apply
Now

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Community Festivals and Celebrations

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community festivals and celebratory events. Funding is intended to support new festivals and events or to maintain existing ones, including events within specific areas o...

GrantWatch ID#: 180117
Apply
Now

Grants to Ontario Record Labels, Music Publishers, and Music Management Companies for Business...

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Ontario record labels, music publishers, and music management companies for business development. The purpose of funding is to increase the number of featured artists and available jobs, to expand industry diversity, strengthen professional production an...

GrantWatch ID#: 184159
Apply
Now

Grants to Manitoba Artists, Groups of Artists, and Arts Organizations for Public Art Presentat...

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba professional artists and knowledge keepers, groups of artists, and arts organizations for public arts presentations or publications. Applicants must be pre-approved before submitting an application. Funding is intended for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 184633
Apply
Now

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for public humanities programs. Funding is intended for activities, such as workshops, presentations, exhibitions, and lecture series, which involve community leaders and huma...

GrantWatch ID#: 184852
Apply
Now

Grants to Ontario Literary Artists to Create Works for Online or Print Publication

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to Ontario individuals to support the creation of original literary works. Funding can support literary artists in genres including fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, comic arts, and young adult literature. Funding may be used for artis...

GrantWatch ID#: 186820
Apply
Now

Grants to Canada Arts and Music Nonprofits and For-Profits for Events and Productions

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Canada arts- and music-based nonprofit associations and for-profit companies to support events and productions. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote projects that increase the national and...

GrantWatch ID#: 195297
Apply
Now

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and school districts for activities that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that address significant community needs. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 204424
Apply
Now

Grants to USA Nonprofit Arts Organizations for Curator-Led Contemporary Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories nonprofit arts organizations for curator-led visual arts projects. Funding is intended to support hosting existing exhibits and adapting them to develop new programs and modifying the exhibition checklist. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 204940
Apply
Now

Opportunity for Texas Artists to Participate in an Art Competition

Deadline: 09/10/26

Opportunity for Texas individual artists to participate in an art competition. The winner and runners-up will receive monetary stipends of $5,000 and $500, respectively. The opportunity offers an award for artwork that will be digitally reproduced into a publicly ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204973
Apply
Now

Opportunity for USA Artists and Composers in Multiple States to Join a Residency Program

Deadline: 09/10/26

Opportunity for USA qualifying artists and composers in multiple states to participate in a residency program to create works related to particle physics. The purpose of the program is for artists to interact with scientists in order to develop an artistic piece t...

GrantWatch ID#: 215615
Apply
Now

Grants to Saskatchewan Organizations, Residents, and Corporations for Seasonal Programming

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan organizations, individuals, groups, and corporate entities for seasonal programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to encourage visitors and residents to participate in outdoor activities during the winter months. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 221868
Apply
Now

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Faith-Based Entities, and Schools to Benefit Eligibl...

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects focusing on human services, education, health, recreation, arts and culture, the envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 226114
Apply
Now

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote community-based activities across a wide range of categories. Previous grants have supported librarie...

GrantWatch ID#: 229528
Apply
Now

Grants to Washington Cultural Nonprofits for Increased Capacity and Stability

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit cultural organizations for increased capacity and stability in eligible regions. Funding is intended for upgrading technology, operating costs, ongoing programming, research and development, or expanding low-cost and free public prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 231541
Apply
Now

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Impactful Community Programs

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for impactful community programs in eligible regions. Programming should provide expanded access to heritage, arts and culture, and science by increasing public events and educational resources. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231542
Apply
Now

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for New Heritage, Arts, and Science Initiatives

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for new initiatives in eligible counties. Funding is intended for new and innovative projects that advance the preservation of heritage, arts and culture, and science. Grants are intended for exploring ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231543
Apply
Now

Awards to Ohio Individuals and Organizations to Honor Contributions to the Arts Community

Deadline: 09/10/26

Awards to Ohio individuals, nonprofits, and for-profits for contributions to the arts and arts education in eligible locations. The awards are intended to recognize those who have contributed to the arts community. The awards program celebrates the people, organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231580
Apply
Now

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Filmmakers to Support Independent Cinema

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to support independent cinema. Funding is intended to support projects at a range of stages: development, production, or post-production. The goal of the funding is to encourage filmmakers to create projects of h...

GrantWatch ID#: 231992
Apply
Now

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities and projects that promote tourism in eligible areas. Funding is intended for the development, acquisition, and operation of tourism-related facilities. The grant program seeks to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 138127
Apply
Now

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Culture, Heritage, Humanities, and Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote and support access to and participation in activities related to culture, heritage, humanities, and the arts. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 139118
Apply
Now

Grants to Ontario Companies and Organizations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario event organizers for events, festivals, and sports events that attract visitors and promote tourism in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to encourage overnight stays ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148579
Apply
Now

Fellowships to Minnesota Emerging Visual Artists for Career Advancement

Deadline: 09/11/26

Fellowships of $10,000 to Minnesota emerging visual artists of all ages to facilitate artistic and career advancement. In addition to funding for production, materials, living, and travel expenses, the fellowship offers a variety of professional development opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 160722
Apply
Now

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of education, humanitarian support, disadvantaged children, environment, arts and culture, and animal welfare. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164766
Apply
Now

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Municipalities for Activities to Benefit Local Communit...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and municipalities for activities that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of arts and culture, civic engagement, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 168271
Apply
Now

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the lives of local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects within a wide variety of focus areas, including but not limited to, basic needs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173424
Apply
Now

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for support in providing arts and cultural programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with general operational expenses. The purpose of the program is to support organizations working to promote a...

GrantWatch ID#: 173565
Apply
Now

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, units of government, churches, and educational institutions to benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include economic and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 174926
Apply
Now

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit and community organizations in eligible locations for projects, events, and services that benefit local residents. Proposed initiatives should align with the following areas of focus: diversity, education, community involvement, and the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178519
GrantWatch Intelligence™ Uncover best-fit funders faster. Let GrantWatch Intelligence do the searching, so you can focus on applying. Try GrantWatch Intelligence →