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Explore 597 grant opportunities

Artist Opportunity Grants 2026
$1,500
Arizona Commission on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Arizona-based artists of all disciplines to pursue unique opportunities that can significantly advance their careers.

Arts
Individuals
Arts Project Grants
$7,500
Nebraska Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Aug 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Nebraska to create and present public arts projects that engage communities and enhance cultural vitality, particularly for underserved populations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Strategic EV Component Part Manufacturing in Illinois
$2,375,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2025

Date Added

Aug 9, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to assist electric vehicle component manufacturers in McLean County, Illinois, with capital improvements and equipment purchases to expand their operations and create jobs.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
ND250 Community Initiatives Grant
$10,000
North Dakota 250th Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in North Dakota for community projects and events that celebrate the state's contributions to American history and promote democratic values in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism
$2,500
Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications
State

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
Kingman Rangers Workforce Development Program
$467,211
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Sep 12, 2025

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that will improve the natural environment of Kingman and Heritage Islands while creating job opportunities for local residents facing employment barriers and supporting high school students in the Anacostia Watershed.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
DCASE Arts Relief Fund Program
$25,000
Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides one-time financial support to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in Chicago that have lost federal grant funding, helping them to sustain their programming and community impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
Inwood Film Festival Filmmaker Fund Grant
$5,000
Inwood Art Works
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support to filmmakers residing in the Inwood NYC community to create projects that reflect the local culture and stories.

Arts
Individuals
America250KY: Exploring 250 Years Through the Arts
$10,000
Kentucky Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Aug 24, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to artists, cultural organizations, and community groups in Kentucky to create artistic projects that celebrate and reflect on the state's diverse history and narratives as part of the national 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Arts
Individuals
Artist Opportunity Grants
$1,500
Arizona Commission on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individual artists in Arizona to pursue unique opportunities that advance their careers and expand their artistic reach.

Arts
Individuals
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP)
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Office of the Budget
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides funding to local authorities and development agencies in Pennsylvania for large-scale construction and redevelopment projects that boost employment and economic activity.

Community Development
State governments
Historic Theater Restoration Matching Grant
$500,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support for the restoration and improvement of historic theaters in North Dakota, helping them enhance their infrastructure and visitor experience while requiring a dollar-for-dollar match from non-state sources.

Arts
Exclusive - see details
Historic Opera House Restoration Grant
$250,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations that own or manage historic opera houses in North Dakota, providing financial support for essential infrastructure improvements to preserve these cultural venues and ensure their safety for public events.

Arts
Exclusive - see details
Historic Theater Improvement Grant
$250,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support the restoration and enhancement of historic theaters in North Dakota, helping them improve their infrastructure and continue serving as vital community gathering spaces.

Arts
Exclusive - see details
Poetry Out Loud Registration Program
$20,000
Kentucky Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program encourages high school students in Kentucky to engage with poetry through a structured recitation competition, providing resources and support to enhance their public speaking skills and literary appreciation.

Arts
Independent school districts
Medford PASC Partnership Grants
$5,000
Medford Public Arts Selection Committee (PASC)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt organizations in Medford to create community-based art projects that engage residents and promote access to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Big Yellow School Bus
$500
Ohio Arts Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and educational organizations in Ohio to help cover transportation costs for student field trips to arts and cultural destinations, promoting access to enriching arts education experiences.

Arts
City or township governments
Kentucky Crafted Program
Contact for amount
Kentucky Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Aug 16, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program supports individual visual and craft artists in Kentucky by providing professional development, marketing assistance, and promotional opportunities to help them reach broader markets and enhance the state's cultural landscape.

Arts
Individuals
Assembling Voices Fellowship
$25,000
Incite Institute at Columbia University
State

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This fellowship provides financial support and resources to U.S.-based individuals and collectives working on innovative public initiatives that unite communities to tackle pressing social issues.

Arts
Individuals
Manhattan Community Awards Program 2026
$10,000
Department of Education (DOE)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This program provides funding for small-scale community projects in Manhattan that address local needs in areas such as education, climate resilience, anti-gun violence, and composting.

Community Development
Nonprofits