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State Arts Grants

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2026 Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant
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Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for Iowa-based mentor-apprentice teams to preserve and promote traditional and folk art practices through hands-on training and mentorship.

Arts
County governments
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant Program
$500,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to California-based entities for infrastructure projects that utilize recycled tire materials to reduce landfill waste and promote sustainable construction practices.

Transportation
City or township governments
General Operating Support Grant
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Virginia Commission for the Arts (VCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to established arts organizations in Virginia to enhance their operations, artistic quality, and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts & the Military Initiative
$2,500
New Mexico Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports New Mexico organizations in creating and expanding arts programs specifically for military-connected individuals, including veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.

Arts
Nonprofits
Tourism Marketing Grant Program
$10,000
Kansas Department of Commerce (Kansas Tourism)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for new marketing initiatives aimed at boosting tourism in Kansas, targeting not-for-profit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, and other eligible entities involved in promoting travel destinations.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Teaching Art Together Grant
$3,200
Kentucky Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides funding for Kentucky teachers to collaborate with professional teaching artists in preK-12 classrooms, enhancing arts education and integrating creative processes into the curriculum.

Arts
County governments
Call for Nominations for Governor’s Arts Awards
Contact for amount
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 14, 2025

This program recognizes and honors individuals, organizations, and communities in New Hampshire for their significant contributions to the state's arts and cultural landscape.

Arts
City or township governments
Kingman Rangers Workforce Development Program
$467,211
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
General Operating Support: Sustaining Grant
$6,000
Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to large arts organizations in Washington State to help cover their operational costs and enhance community access to creative experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
Hunter Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation Grant
$25,000
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations, schools, and tribes in Wisconsin to develop and implement programs that promote safe and ethical hunting practices, particularly targeting adults, women, and families.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Regional Arts Partner Grant Program
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Illinois Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations and community groups in Illinois to develop and expand arts programming that meets the unique cultural needs of their communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Project Support Grant
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Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
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
Tourism Attraction Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, non-profits, and businesses in Illinois for developing and improving tourism attractions that draw visitors from outside the local area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program
$25,000
Oklahoma Historical Society
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This program provides funding to Oklahoma-based tribal and municipal governments, as well as not-for-profit historical organizations, to support projects that preserve and promote the state's rich heritage through collections, exhibits, and educational initiatives.

Arts
City or township governments
Traditional Arts Apprenticeships Grants
$4,000
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports master traditional artists and apprentices in New Hampshire to preserve and pass on cultural traditions through hands-on learning experiences.

Arts
Individuals
Historic Theater Restoration Matching Grant
$500,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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General Operating Support for Midsized Organizations Grant
$6,000
Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to midsized arts, heritage, and culture organizations in Washington State to help sustain their operations and enhance public access to the arts, particularly in underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts in Education In-School Residency
$40,000
Arkansas Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to K-12 schools in Arkansas to integrate professional artists into their classrooms, enhancing students' artistic expression and creative development through hands-on experiences.

Education
Independent school districts
Fast Track Literary Grants
$2,500
South Carolina Humanities
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public literary events and programs in South Carolina, such as writer series and literary festivals, to promote community engagement and access to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
NYSCA Support for Organizations Grant 2026
$49,500
New York State Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to arts and cultural organizations in New York State for their operating and programming expenses, emphasizing diversity, equity, and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits