Search for art and culture grants on GrantWatch.com including grants for artists, performing arts, music, dance, visual, arts programs, local arts events, arts education and graphic arts programming.
Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to honor USA and territories K-12 history teachers for excellence in the field. Nominations are welcome on behalf of educators who demonstrate commitment, leadership, and creativity, as well as effective use of sources. Award c...
Grants to Iowa government entities and nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible areas. Grant funds may be used to support programs or capital projects. Focus areas include environment, health and human...
Fellowships of $75,000 to USA and territories Native American leaders for activities that foster change for Indigenous people and their communities. Applicants are required to submit an initial application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to ...
Awards to USA artists of Korean descent to acknowledge outstanding work. Monetary prizes will be awarded to young emerging modern artists. In addition, artists will receive the opportunity to present their work at a group exhibition in New York. The purpose of these aw...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International musicians, architects, writers, and visual artists to participate in a residency program in Austria. The purpose of the residency is to promote an exchange of ideas and to provide a venue for international artists to exhib...
Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create art depicting different aspects of nature. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive an application. Artwork may be produced in any type of medium, including painting, sculpture, ...
Grants to Iowa agencies, schools, and nonprofit organizations to provide community services in eligible regions. Funding is intended for cultural, educational, or charitable purposes that will enhance the well-being of local residents. Applicants must be located in and...
Opportunity for a USA artist or artist team to create a piece of art to be featured in a Louisiana university building. The selected piece will blend with its surroundings, complement the building's architecture, and reflect the themes of the building's purpose. Eligib...
Grants to USA music teachers for professional development activities. Funding is intended to enhance the grantees' teaching and performing skills. Eligible uses of funds include college courses, private study, or projects in the areas of composition, performance, music...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit music organizations to develop promotional materials such as brochures, websites, and marketing videos. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits in the development of grant application materials that may be required to secure add...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal societies and governments, businesses, and individuals for preserving and enhancing state resources. Funding is intended for museums, documentary collections, and historic preservation. All proje...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and services to benefit the local community. Focus areas include the arts, education, youth, and social issues. The funding source supports organizations which operate in its residential service area...
Award of $5,000 to a USA school library to recognize outstanding humanities programming. Eligible nominees are libraries in K-12 private and public schools. Program areas include, but are not limited to, social studies, poetry, drama, art, music, language arts, foreign...
Grants and in-kind support to USA early-stage jewelry designers for career-building activities. In addition to the cash grant, merchandise, feedback, and industry recognition will be given to emerging entrepreneurs who work primarily in silver. The purpose of the progr...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with a Ph.D. for anthropology research projects. Grant funds must be used for research expenses. Funding is intended to advance the field of anthropology and make a significant impact on anthropologi...
Grants of $2,500, grants of $5,000, and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-career sports photographers to support career growth. In addition to funds, grant recipients will benefit from professional development opportunities, participate in a photo...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to help individuals gain employment in the food industry. Funding is intended to help expand existing programs, improve facilities, improve teaching, improve employer partnerships, and add certificatio...
Grants to USA Jewish charities and nonprofit organizations for a range of initiatives. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: arts, culture, and humanities, education, health, human services, public and society benefit, and religion. Th...
Award of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International musician to recognize outstanding contributions to orchestral Jewish music. Funding is intended to honor and publicize new, Jewish-themed musical scores. The focus for this year's competition is works for choir, symph...
Grants to USA professional writers for critical financial support during times of economic difficulty. Funding is intended to assist journalists, poets, authors, translators, screenwriters, and playwrights who can demonstrate how the funds will help them address a shor...
Fellowships to USA qualifying individuals for professional development in the field of video production. The program is designed for individuals who have experience with video editing. Fellows will participate in a paid 14-week fellowship and will benefit from mentorsh...
Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and territories artists, designers, architects, arts organizations, nonprofits, and community-based organizations to create, restore, and install public murals. Eligible projects must be produced for installation on or within public build...
Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs contributing to creative fields to participate in a business development program. The virtual program provides an environment for networking and learning as well as funding to fast-track their company's growth. The courses are self-pac...
Competition for USA, Canada, and International composers to contribute to the understanding of Jewish music. The winning composer will demonstrate artistry, creativity, and professional and technical mastery. In addition to the $50,000 prize money, the winning composer...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International composers to participate in a competition to develop work that reflects worldwide culture and musical traditions. Composers working with a wide range of symphony and choir genres are eligible, including choral symphony, co...
Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations to benefit the communities served by the funding source. Eligible focus areas include health and human services, youth and education, arts and culture, and community development. Funding is intended to support communities in centr...
Grants to USA community colleges and two-year institutions of higher education to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for programs in a range of humanities-related...
Grants to USA institutions of higher education to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for programs in a range of humanities-related fields and should focus on curr...
Grants to USA writers for written works related to contemporary visual art. Funding is intended for the production of short-form writing, books, and articles for both general and specialized art audiences. The program also supports art writing that experiments with lit...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and museums to preserve Native American cultural items. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the expense...
Residencies to USA artists and researchers to develop new creative projects. Eligible projects are those inspired by significant pieces of architecture from the 20th century. In addition to monetary support, successful applicants will be given accommodations and access...
Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs in creative industries to participate in a business development program. In addition to receiving a $5,000 grant, entrepreneurs will be able to participate in a coaching program and have access to other educational and ...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for seniors, yo...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories visual and media artists and choreographers for urgent and unanticipated health care needs. Funding is intended to offset the financial impact of mental, dental, and physical health emergencies. Funds may be used to cover e...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian educati...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include education, civic affairs, arts and culture, health, and human services....
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achieve fi...
Internships for USA women visual artists to create projects and assist with facility operations at an art studio in New York. During the program, interns will work with professional artists, assist with classes and workshops, maintain studio functionality, and work on ...
Internships for USA, Canada, and International women to learn nonprofit management skills pertaining to arts organizations. Interns will acquire experience by working with operations staff at an established arts nonprofit in New York. Duties and projects will include m...
Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to produce feature-length films. Funding is intended to support films within the following areas of interest: civics, the environment, and education. The Fund supports docu...
Award of $5,000 to a USA poet, printing press, or publisher to recognize an exceptional work in English poetry. In addition to the prize money, the award recipient will participate in an all-expenses-paid residency and have their book distributed to the funding source'...
Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA individual artists, researchers, journalists, educators, academics, therapists, and creatives for innovative photography projects that present a new approach to understanding family dynamics. Funding is intended for work tha...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children, youth, and young adults. Funding is intended to support projects and activities within the focus areas of environmental stewardship and the arts. Grants will assist organizations that have strong...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, volunteer fire departments, and schools for projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Priority will be given to projects offering material purch...
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 developing e...
Grants to USA nonprofit literary organizations to assist writers and poets from underrepresented populations. Funding is intended to build the capacity of organizations that provide support to writers at any career stage. The purpose of the grant program is to strength...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs to research and develop projects that support the conservation of humanities content. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Th...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments for professional development related to the preservation of humanities resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to com...
Fellowships of $5,000 to USA independent scholars and researchers to conduct archival research on underrepresented American craft types. Funding is intended to support craft research, to disseminate the findings, and to put a spotlight on typically overlooked craft his...
Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools and government agencies for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants may choose one of two grant options. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, health care...
