Arts grants with open deadlines
21 currently open · refreshed daily
Federal arts funding runs primarily through the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional opportunities from IMLS (museums), NEH (when projects have a humanities angle), and embassy cultural programs at the State Department. Federal arts grants typically fund organizations rather than individual artists — individual funding mostly lives at state arts councils and private foundations, which this database will add next. NEA awards usually require a 1:1 match, so budget for that before applying. The listings below are every arts opportunity currently open on grants.gov, sorted by what closes soonest.
Closing within 45 days
| Opportunity | Agency | Deadline | Award ceiling | Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEA Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Program 1, FY2027 (9/26) | National Endowment for the Arts | September 14, 2026 5d left | $100k | Nonprofits |
| U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement | U.S. Mission to Australia | September 20, 2026 11d left | $100k | Nonprofits Individuals |
| Partnership Agreement Grants, FY 2027 | National Endowment for the Arts | September 29, 2026 20d left | $2.5M | Nonprofits |
All open Arts grants
| Opportunity | Agency | Deadline | Award ceiling | Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEA Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Program 1, FY2027 (9/26) | National Endowment for the Arts | September 14, 2026 5d left | $100k | Nonprofits |
| U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement | U.S. Mission to Australia | September 20, 2026 11d left | $100k | Nonprofits Individuals |
| Partnership Agreement Grants, FY 2027 | National Endowment for the Arts | September 29, 2026 20d left | $2.5M | Nonprofits |
| Museums for America (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $350k | |
| National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $1M | |
| Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $1M | |
| National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $750k | |
| Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $500k | |
| Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $500k | |
| Museums Empowered (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $350k | |
| Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $250k | |
| Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $150k | |
| Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $75k | |
| 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $500k | |
| Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $10k | |
| Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027) | Institute of Museum and Library Services | November 13, 2026 | $150k | |
| NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 1, FY2027 (12/26) | National Endowment for the Arts | December 7, 2026 | $100k | Nonprofits |
| NEA Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (3/27) | National Endowment for the Arts | March 8, 2027 | $100k | Nonprofits |
| NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (6/27) | National Endowment for the Arts | June 7, 2027 | $100k | Nonprofits |
| Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs | January 1, 2099 | $475k | Nonprofits |
| Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales | Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs | January 1, 2099 | $375k | Nonprofits |
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