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State Arts Grants

Explore 597 grant opportunities

Sustaining Support for Arts Organizations
$65,000
North Carolina Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to North Carolina arts organizations that actively engage their communities through consistent artistic programming and services.

Arts
Nonprofits
Woodland Indian Arts Program
$6,000
Wisconsin Arts Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides funding to Native-led organizations in Wisconsin to promote and develop traditional and contemporary Native American arts, supporting cultural preservation and economic growth within Native communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community-Based Art Grant Program
$40,000
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This program provides funding to community-based organizations in New Jersey to create temporary art installations that raise awareness about climate change-related flooding risks and promote resilience in coastal communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
General Program Support Grant Program
$150,000
Florida Division of Arts and Culture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Florida-based nonprofit and public arts and cultural organizations for a variety of programming in disciplines such as music, theatre, dance, and visual arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Main Street Fort Smith Mini-Grant Program
$7,500
Arkansas Department of Heritage (Main Street Arkansas)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2025

This program provides matching funds to downtown Fort Smith property and business owners for projects that enhance the historical and architectural character of the area.

Community Development
Small businesses
Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
$50,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based businesses and organizations for new or improved tourism events that attract visitors from outside the state, promoting regional economic development.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Arts Idaho Fellowships for Artists and Writers
$5,000
Idaho Commission on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2024

This fellowship provides financial support to Idaho artists and writers to recognize their exceptional work and help advance their careers.

Arts
Individuals
Arts & Health Initiative
$5,000
New Mexico Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant provides $5,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations, government units, and tribal communities in New Mexico to collaboratively plan and integrate arts-based practices into community health initiatives, culminating in a detailed community plan.

Health
Nonprofits
Arts in Education โ€“ Arts Exposure Projects
Contact for amount
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports K-12 schools, nonprofit arts organizations, and individual artists in providing professional arts experiences to students, enhancing their exposure to performing, literary, and visual arts.

Arts
Individuals
Creative Sector Flex Fund in Pennsylvania
$5,000
Pennsylvania Creative Industries (via Pennsylvania Council on the Arts)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This program provides $5,000 in flexible financial support to small nonprofit arts organizations in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties, helping them cover various operational and project-related expenses.

Arts
Nonprofits
Kentucky Crafted Program
Contact for amount
Kentucky Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Accessibility Grant Program 2026
$2,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to arts and non-arts organizations, as well as unincorporated groups, to improve accessibility for audiences and artists, especially those with disabilities.

Arts
City or township governments
Maine Office of Touristm: Enterprise Marketing Grant Program
$30,000
Maine Office of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Maine municipalities, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations for tourism marketing initiatives aimed at increasing visitor traffic to their destinations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts in Health Project Grants
$8,000
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports New Hampshire-based organizations in using the arts to promote healing and address public health issues through community engagement and artistic practices.

Arts
County governments
Artist Springboard Grant 2026
$1,500
Maine Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides $1,500 to emerging and developing artists in Maine to support their creative projects and professional development.

Arts
Individuals
Local First Responders State Microgrant Program
$100,000
Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides financial support to local governments in Georgia for purchasing essential equipment and technology to enhance the capabilities of first responder agencies like police, fire, and emergency medical services.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Maryland Offshore Wind Supply Chain Investment Program
$2,000,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This program provides financial support to businesses and organizations looking to enter or expand in Maryland's offshore wind supply chain, with a focus on emerging businesses owned by women, veterans, and minorities.

Energy
Nonprofits
Arts for Lifelong Learning Mini-Grants
$2,000
Arkansas Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Arkansas to host professional artists for short-term residencies that provide hands-on arts education experiences for adult learners of all skill levels.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Iowa Cultural Leadership Cohort Program
$4,500
Iowa Arts Council (IAC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This program provides leadership training and funding to small to mid-sized nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Iowa to enhance their operational capacity and sustainability.

Arts
Nonprofits
Historic Theater Improvement Grant
$250,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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