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2027 ArtsNEXT
$25,000
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Ohio for innovative and experimental arts projects that engage communities and promote new creative approaches.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Aspen Non-Profit Grant
$100,000
City of Aspen
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Aspen that promote community well-being, environmental protection, and cultural engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
250 years of American Independence
$80,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Bahrain)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for individuals and organizations in Bahrain and the United States to promote American culture, innovation, and achievements through various artistic and educational initiatives, fostering stronger U.S.-Bahrain relations.

Arts
Individuals
Grants for Change Program
$45,000
Maine Initiatives
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides over $1.5 million in unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in Maine that are led by and serve Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities, focusing on dismantling racial injustice and promoting racial justice initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Thoma Foundation Art of the Spanish Americas Conservation Grant
$50,000
Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation professionals to preserve and restore historical artworks from the Spanish colonial period in South America.

Arts
Nonprofits
Recordings at Risk Grant Program
$60,000
Council on Library and Information Resources
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations for the preservation and digital reformatting of valuable audio and audiovisual materials at risk of being lost.

Arts
Nonprofits
Opportunity Fund - Arts and Social & Economic Justice
$18,690,750
Opportunity Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small and mid-sized arts organizations and initiatives in the Greater Pittsburgh area that promote social and economic justice, focusing on civil rights, the arts, and essential safety net services.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mayors' Institute on City Design (MICD), FY 2026
$540,000
National Endowment for the Arts
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, or tribal entities to facilitate collaborative workshops that help mayors tackle urban design challenges and improve city livability and equity.

Arts
State governments
Arts in Education Grant
Contact for amount
Michigan Arts and Culture Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports educational projects that incorporate the arts into learning experiences, aimed at engaging students creatively and improving their educational outcomes.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EMKP Legacy Digitisation Grant
$26,680
The British Museum
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 19, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals, communities, and institutions for the digitisation and preservation of collections that document endangered cultural knowledge and materials.

Arts
Individuals
ArtsNEXT Grant
$25,000
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations and educational institutions in Ohio to develop innovative and experimental arts projects that engage the community and push creative boundaries.

Arts
Nonprofits
ArtsWave Catalyzing Impact Grant
$10,000
ArtsWave
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Cincinnati-Middletown area to develop arts and cultural projects that promote community engagement, diversity, and educational enhancement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Public Programs in the Arts
Contact for amount
Idaho Commission on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports established arts organizations in Idaho that engage the community through public arts programs, promote education, and maintain high standards of artistic excellence.

Arts
Nonprofits
Project Support Grant
Contact for amount
Michigan Arts and Culture Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2024

This funding opportunity supports specific arts and culture projects that engage the public, promote lifelong learning, and enhance community livability across various artistic disciplines in Michigan.

Arts
Nonprofits
Ignite Valley Center Grant
$25,000
Valley Center Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community entities in Central Kansas for innovative projects that address urgent local needs and improve the quality of life in Valley Center.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cooper Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Cooper Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and governmental units in Nebraska that aim to improve community life through projects in arts, education, human services, and more, with a focus on measurable impact and sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
Contact for amount
Cultivating Healthy Environments – Region 4
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to community-based organizations, local and tribal governments in eight southeastern states to address environmental justice issues and promote healthier environments.

Environment
City or township governments
Quick Response Grants
$2,500
Lifeline Grants Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $2,500 to nonprofit organizations, schools, government bodies, and Tribal entities in five Michigan counties to address urgent community needs and enhance operational success.

Arts
Nonprofits
Grants to improve Recycling and Organic Collections in Minnesota
$10,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, to enhance recycling and organic waste collection efforts over an 18-month period.

Business and Commerce
County governments