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Grants to USA State Arts Agencies and Regional Arts Organizations for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to USA and territories state arts agencies and regional arts organizations for public arts programming. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to allow agencies to meet local and regional g...

GrantWatch ID#: 215343

Grants to USA Arts Nonprofits for Arts Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA arts organizations, museums, and educational institutions for arts programs and endeavors. Funding is intended to enhance visual arts offerings through museum exhibitions, scholarly works, arts education, and more. All applicants must be nonprofit or...

GrantWatch ID#: 231485

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Artists for Public Arts and Cultural Events

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, artists, and groups of artists for public arts and cultural events in eligible areas. Applicants must attend a workshop prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to provide cultural experience...

GrantWatch ID#: 138467

Grants to USA Visual and Media Artists and Choreographers for Urgent Medical Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories visual artists, choreographers, and artists working in the film, video, digital, or electronic arts for urgent and unanticipated health care needs. Funding is intended to offset the financial impact of mental, dental, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188553

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support the Performing Arts

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit arts organizations for operating support. Funding is intended to support and expand the performing arts, with a particular focus on theater and dance. Arts organizations that help support the development of theater and dance are encouraged ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173292

Grants to USA Publications and Literary Arts Organizations to Support Writers

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to USA publications and literary arts organizations to support creative writers. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz before applying. Funding is intended for one-time, new projects that address challenges faced by literary arts nonprofit organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 229958

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Collaborative Projects in the Fields of Arts and the Environment

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for collaborative projects in the fields of arts and the environment. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage communication and cooperation between professional...

GrantWatch ID#: 180489

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Music Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for arts and music programs in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to foster engagement and excitement around the arts. Eligible projects are visual arts or music-based ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220876

Grants to Illinois Individual Artists and Nonprofits for Arts Projects, Programs, and Events i...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois artists, nonprofit organizations, associations, and institutions for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new programs, projects, and events. Eligible proposals have artistic, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 138422

Financial Assistance to USA Performing Arts and Entertainment Professionals Facing Financial H...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA individuals working in the fields of performing arts and entertainment. Funding is intended to assist individuals facing financial hardship due to the California fires or other unforeseen circumstances. Assistance can help cover the cos...

GrantWatch ID#: 189534

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Gun Control Programs and to Pennsylvania and New York for Visual ...

Deadline: 01/05/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs addressing gun control and civic engagement and to Pennsylvania and New York nonprofits in eligible regions for programs to promote the visual arts. Applicants are advised that required registration may take sever...

GrantWatch ID#: 220364

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Related to Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for research related to visual arts projects. Funding is intended for projects that make an original contribution to the field of contemporary visual arts. Special consideration will be given to projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204969

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artistic Organizations, First Nations, Theaters, and ...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artistic groups and organizations, First Nations, theaters, and publishers to translate Canadian dramatic and literary works. Funding is intended for activities that support the translation of theater and literary works to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177884

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Libraries, and Schools for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, libraries, school districts, and park districts for arts and cultural activities to benefit eligible communities. Applications will be accepted in the following areas: film, performing arts, sculpture, architecture, lite...

GrantWatch ID#: 209528

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance the Understanding and Appreciation of J...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Japanese arts and culture. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of the arts, film screening, the performing arts, exhibitions,...

GrantWatch ID#: 173600

Grants to Illinois Organizations and Individuals for Arts Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois organizations and individuals for arts projects, programs, and events that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support special activities, events, or opportunities that arise during the year and that...

GrantWatch ID#: 213309

Grants to USA IHEs for Projects to Benefit Students and Faculty

Deadline: 11/13/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to USA private colleges and universities for projects to benefit students and faculty. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects related to higher education, especially those that...

GrantWatch ID#: 204723

Grants to USA Associations and Consortia of Independent and Community Colleges to Simplify Stu...

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA associations and consortia of independent colleges and community colleges to simplify student transition to private colleges. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full proposal. This grant program is focused on addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 193434
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit, Agency, or Tribe to Run Arts Fellowship Activities

Deadline: 08/07/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, government agency, or tribe to organize events and projects related to an arts fellowship program. The successful applicant will coordinate and manage a variety of activities, including but not limited to an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 229779

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Individuals in Multiple States for Cultural Programs

Deadline: 08/18/26 Conference Date: 08/10/26

Grants of $5,000 and in-kind support to USA qualifying individuals in multiple states for cultural preservation programs. Funding is intended to support cultural practitioners, defined as individuals rooted in practicing and preserving cultural traditions. Applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 231300

Grants to USA BIPOC Deaf Artists for Career Development

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA and territories BIPOC deaf and hard of hearing artists for career development. Established and emerging artists may apply. Eligible disciplines include performing, media, literary, tactile, and visual. Priority is for applicants who have a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216572

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Pursue Projects and Teach at an IHE

Deadline: 09/08/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International artists in various disciplines to pursue projects and teach at a university in New Jersey. Funding is intended for applicants who show noteworthy potential in their artistic practice. For the current cycle, application...

GrantWatch ID#: 174673

Opportunity for USA Researchers and Artists to Participate in a Media Arts Residency

Deadline: 10/02/26

Opportunity for USA researchers and artists to participate in a residency program in media arts in New York. Participants will have the opportunity to create new work or continue ongoing projects. In addition to access to equipment, consultation, and facilities, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 206049

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting a full application. Funding areas include arts and culture, built environment, and inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 196004

Grants to Illinois Artists for Arts Projects, Events, and Performances in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois individual artists for arts projects, events, and performances in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support unique and innovative artistic activities that benefit local residents. Requests may also be made for project st...

GrantWatch ID#: 186521

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit Programs in Education, the A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, public schools, museums, public radio and television, hospitals, and health and human service agencies in multiple states for activities to benefit local communities served by the funding source. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 222302

In-Kind Donations of Drinkware to USA Nonprofits for Community Engagement

Deadline: 10/31/26

In-kind donations of drinkware to USA nonprofit organizations to be used as incentives and for community engagement. Applicant organizations must be focused on the environment, sports, music and arts, outdoor recreation, or a reduction in the use of single-use pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 225479

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Community-Oriented Projects and Eve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and international organizations for community-oriented projects and events. Funding is intended to encourage community members to engage in initiatives in the areas of the environment, health, education, and the arts. The funding source cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 221185

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Culinary Arts Job Training and Education Programs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for culinary arts job training and education programs. Funding is intended to support free training programs for individuals with barriers to employment. Grant funding is unrestricted and may be used for a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 208072
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Grant to a USA or Int'l Nonprofit, IHE, or For-Profit to Promote Garment Workers' Rights

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grant to a USA or International nonprofit, IHE, for-profit, or public international organization for activities to promote labor rights among garment industry workers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funds may...

GrantWatch ID#: 231713

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for the production of visual arts projects. Funding is intended for the development and presentation of temporary and experimental new works that provide opportunities for artists. Examples of eligible project...

GrantWatch ID#: 227050

Fellowship to USA Postdoctoral Scholars to Pursue Research Projects at an Arts Academy in Isra...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowship to USA postdoctoral scholars to pursue research projects at an arts academy in Israel. While scholars from any discipline are accepted, researchers must demonstrate how their project relates to the academy's areas of interest: design, art, and architect...

GrantWatch ID#: 219771

Grants to Illinois Arts Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Capacity-Building and Organizatio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for capacity-building and organizational development projects. Priority is given to organizations that serve historically underfunded populations. Funding is intended for small ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223582

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to benefit eligible communities. Funding may be requested for programs in social welfare, education, and arts and culture. Within the focus areas, the Foundation supports multi-year program grants, operational gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 172859

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Nutrition and Food-Related Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for nutrition and food-related programs. Funding is intended for the advancement of the culinary arts, furthering nutrition education, and increasing access to healthy food. The goal of this program is to educate communities o...

GrantWatch ID#: 230019
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofit Organizations and Agencies for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/30/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for arts activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of art, theater enrichment and education, music, and visual a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179302

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Pursue Independent Projects at an IHE

Deadline: 09/08/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International artists in various disciplines to pursue projects at a university in New Jersey. This fellowship is intended for applicants who demonstrate outstanding potential in their artistic practice. For the current cycle, appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 231017

Award to a USA Nonprofit or Individual for Contributions to Arts and Culture

Deadline: 09/30/26

Award to a USA nonprofit charitable organization or individual to acknowledge noteworthy contributions to society in the United States. This year, the selected award recipient will be recognized for furthering contributions in the area of arts and culture. Awardee...

GrantWatch ID#: 191490

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects in Handicrafts and the Applied Arts

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects related to handicrafts and the applied arts. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, including exhibitions, demonstrations, travel, teaching and study, community awareness, mate...

GrantWatch ID#: 218854

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Foster Equity and Address Social Issues

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to foster equity and address social issues. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health equity, climate, arts and culture, and sustainability. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219719

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects that Foster International Sch...

Deadline: 11/30/26 LOI Date: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects that foster international scholarship related to American art topics. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 166917

Grants to Illinois Organizations in Eligible Regions for Professional Development Activities f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois organizations in eligible regions for professional development activities for staff. Funding is intended to support leaders in communities that have been historically underserved. Priority will be given to organizations that focus on community e...

GrantWatch ID#: 220078

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Education, Culture, Social Services, and Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help improve the quality of life for underserved populations throughout the country. Funding is intended to address significant issues in the areas of social service, health, education, and arts and culture. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 167237

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community development, social services, democracy and civic participation, education, and hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 135007

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Areas of focus include housing, food, education, and the arts. Funding may be requested to support general operations, projects, and direct services. Prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 204314

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Educational Programs for Projects to Enhance Civic Education and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational programs for projects to enhance civic education, appreciation of the arts, and basic scientific research. Funding is intended for projects to increase access to classical art, to conduct scien...

GrantWatch ID#: 219431
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs. Project areas include education, arts learning, and vocational training. Funding is intended for programs that seek to improve conditions for underserved and low-income communities with a s...

GrantWatch ID#: 176449

Grants to Michigan and Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Michigan and Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants should submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of the arts, financial educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 218027
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