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State of the Arts Grants Program
$5,000
St. Johns Cultural Council
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

The St. Johns Cultural Council State of the Arts Grant Program, available to public school teachers and arts organizations in St. Johns County, Florida, offers up to six $1,500 grants for the development of new or enhanced artistic programs, covering costs such as production, materials, staff salaries, professional development, and insurance for public art projects.

Arts
Individuals
Archaeology Program Senior Research Awards
$350,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established researchers with a Ph.D. to conduct innovative archaeological studies that enhance our understanding of past human behavior and cultural practices.

Science and Technology
Individuals
City of Anniston Fund Grants
$2,500
Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners in Anniston, Alabama, specifically targeting elderly, disabled, or low-income residents to improve their housing and quality of life.

Housing
Individuals
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Literary Arts
$25,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support and professional development opportunities to exceptional scriptwriters residing in the Southern United States, celebrating their contributions to the region's cultural landscape.

Arts
Individuals
Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism
$2,500
Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This award recognizes and honors individuals and organizations that provide critical analysis and evaluation of media coverage, aiming to improve journalistic standards and practices in the United States.

Arts
Individuals
Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant
$50,000
American Heritage Chocolate
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 26, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that explore and share the cultural significance and history of chocolate, targeting nonprofit organizations, educators, and individuals focused on education and community engagement in the U.S.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Cultural Anthropology Program - Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
$25,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for doctoral students at U.S. institutions to conduct innovative research in cultural anthropology that enhances understanding of human social and cultural diversity.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
HEART Grant
$2,500
Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs (Department of Parks and Recreation)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and individual artists in Union County, New Jersey, to support cultural, historical, and educational initiatives that enhance community life.

Arts
Nonprofits
Chatham Education Foundation Grant
$2,500
Chatham Education Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance educational experiences for students and educators in the Chatham Central School District through innovative projects and initiatives.

Education
Individuals
Competitive Major Grants
$125,000
SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This program provides funding to South Carolina organizations and local governments for projects that promote public understanding of the state's role in the American Revolution, including exhibits, educational initiatives, and historic tourism efforts.

Humanities
County governments
The Awesome Foundation Grant Program
$1,000
The Awesome Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 3, 2023

This program provides $1,000 micro-grants to individuals and groups for creative and innovative projects that positively impact their communities.

Community Development
Individuals
Strengthening Neighborhoods Program
$5,000
The Denver Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides small grants to community-led groups in the Metro Denver area to strengthen local initiatives and support projects that enhance neighborhood development, particularly those led by communities of color and lower-income residents.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Competitive Premier Project Grants
Contact for amount
SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for large-scale projects that commemorate South Carolina's contributions to the American Revolution, targeting local governments, historical organizations, and community groups with strong ties to the state.

Humanities
Nonprofits
City of Rifle Facade Grant Program
$40,000
City of Rifle โ€“ Greater Rifle Improvement Team (GRIT)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This program provides financial support to commercial property owners in Rifle, Colorado, for exterior improvements to enhance the city's architectural character and stimulate economic activity.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Literary Arts Grant
$5,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 19, 2025

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Southern writers and independent publishers for literary projects that celebrate the region's unique traditions and voices.

Arts
Individuals
Baker County Cultural Coalition Mini-Grant
$500
Baker County Cultural Coalition
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for individuals, groups, and organizations in Baker County, Florida, to support projects that enhance the arts, humanities, and local culture.

Arts
Individuals
Artistic Legacy Grant
$100,000
San Francisco Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2025

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This program provides funding to San Francisco-based artists with at least 25 years of residency and artistic practice in the city, focusing on those who engage with their communities and promote cultural equity.

Arts
Individuals
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts
$25,000
South Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Oct 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support and recognition to exceptional visual artists in the Southern U.S. to enhance their artistic practice and promote their work through exhibitions and residencies.

Arts
Individuals
Local Cultural Council Program
$305,600
Massachusetts Cultural Council
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals and organizations in Massachusetts to support community-based cultural projects that enhance access to the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.

Arts
Individuals
Fulton County Community Foundation Community Support Grants
Contact for amount
Northern Indiana Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support for community-focused projects in Fulton County, Indiana, aimed at improving quality of life across various sectors such as education, health, and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits