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Total 751 grants found

Grants to North Carolina Artists and Arts Organizations for Creative Projects in Eligible Loca...

Deadline 03/20/25

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina individual artists and arts organizations in eligible locations for creative arts projects. Funding is intended for original and innovative projects that emphasize collaboration. The highest priority will be given to projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180398

Grants to Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Artists for Folk and Tra...

Deadline 03/10/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio nonprofit organizations, government units, Tribal governments, and individual artists and practitioners in eligible regions for folk and traditional arts projects and events. Eligible applicants must be locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 205523

Grants to USA Researchers Partnered with BIPOC Arts Organizations for Research Projects

Deadline 04/21/25

Grants to USA researchers partnered with BIPOC arts organizations for research that is important to both partners. Research topics may include equity in the arts and the organizational well-being of BIPOC arts organizations, as well as other related topics. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211890

Grants to USA Artists, Nonprofits, Tribes, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Support Traditio...

Deadline 07/21/25 LOI Date: 03/19/25

Grants to USA artists, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, for-profits, IHEs, and government agencies to support traditional arts. Applicants must submit a nomination prior to applying. Funding is primarily intended to benefit communities of color. Applicants may engage i...

GrantWatch ID#: 219352

Fellowships to USA and Canada Native Innovators for Initiatives to Benefit Native Communities

Deadline 04/17/25

Fellowships to USA and Canada Native innovators for initiatives to benefit Native communities. Funding is intended to provide resources and support to advance community-based projects that positively impact Native communities throughout the country. Focus areas include...

GrantWatch ID#: 195553

Grants to Washington Individuals, Nonprofits, Groups, and Agencies in Eligible Locations for H...

Deadline 03/12/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington individuals, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and public agencies in eligible locations for projects to preserve historic spaces. Funding may be used for events, programs, and digital and printed resources focused on hist...

GrantWatch ID#: 184030

Fellowship Awards to Minnesota Media Artists to Recognize and Support Artistic Excellence

Deadline 03/24/25

Fellowship awards of $25,000 to Minnesota artists to recognize and support artistic excellence. The fellowship is intended to support the artistic process of mid-career media artists, including screenwriters, directors, and creative artists. In addition to the monetary...

GrantWatch ID#: 194364

Opportunity for an Alberta Artist to be the Featured Artist in Residence in an Eligible Commun...

Deadline 03/14/25

Opportunity for an Alberta artist to be the featured artist in residence in an eligible community. The purpose of the residency is to support an artist as they produce a series of pieces that depicts their experiences during the course of the residency. The Artist-in-R...

GrantWatch ID#: 218882

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Create and Perform Depictions of American ...

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create and perform presentations depicting various elements of democracy. Eligible performances must be new works and may be multi-disciplinary or in the fields of opera, music, dance, and theater. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 213606

Grants to USA Teaching Artists for Professional Development in the Fields of Arts and Education

Deadline 03/17/25

Grants of $10,000 to USA and territories teaching artists for professional development in the fields of art and education. Grantees will participate in a program that includes trainings, workshops, and mentorship. Funding is intended for artists whose practices include...

GrantWatch ID#: 206497

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Artists to Support New Projects

Deadline 05/05/25

Grants of up to $8,000 to Missouri and Illinois artists in eligible locations to support new projects. Funding is intended for projects that have a strong visual impact and visual arts component. Projects should be open to the general public. Projects must take place w...

GrantWatch ID#: 190274

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Businesses, Groups,and Individuals for Arts Projects in Eligi...

Deadline 03/12/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artist groups, and cooperatives for art projects that benefit public audiences in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create and share artwork that will strengthen the cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 147278

Grants to USA Professionals, Scholars, Artists, and Academics to Support Research, Teaching, a...

Deadline 09/15/25

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, educators, administrators, and artists to support professional projects abroad. Awards will be offered to selected recipients specializing in a range of fields at all career levels. Eligible individuals may apply for projects in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 159878

Fellowships to USA Scholars for Advanced Humanities Research

Deadline 04/09/25

Fellowships to USA and territories individuals to conduct research projects related to the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The fellowships are intended to support a range of projects and activities that...

GrantWatch ID#: 151114

Grants to Canada Artists and Arts Organizations for Projects to Promote the Arts Industry

Deadline 03/26/25

Grants to Canada artists, arts organizations, agencies, and First Nations organizations for projects that impact the art industry. Interested applicants are required to register on the portal a minimum of one month prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 177879

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Property Owners, and Local Agencies for Building Restorations

Deadline 05/07/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, private property owners, and local governments to renovate and restore historic buildings. Applicants are required to register in the online system prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the rehabili...

GrantWatch ID#: 181011

Fellowships to USA BIPOC Writers to Support Work Addressing Music

Deadline 03/17/25

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA BIPOC writers to support work addressing music. Applicants who write critically about works from their political and cultural perspective are encouraged to apply. Funds are unrestricted and may be used for any purpose. In addition to the ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 213257

Grants to Florida Artists, Arts Professionals, Collectives, and Artist-Run Venues for Public A...

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants of up to $6,000 to Florida artists, arts professionals, collectives, and artist-run venues for publicly accessible art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new works and long-term arts projects, including research and development activities. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 148130
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Grants to Mississippi Artists for Professional and Artistic Development

Deadline 06/02/25

Grants of up to $500 to Mississippi artists for professional and artistic development. Funding may be used for a wide variety of expenses including supplies, professional development, and promotional and marketing materials. Priority will be given to applicants who bel...

GrantWatch ID#: 176273
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Opportunity for Mississippi Professional Artists to Be Included in a Roster of State Artists

Deadline 06/02/25

Opportunity for Mississippi professional artists to be included in a roster of state artists. Successful applicants will have opportunities to be hired for presentations, workshops, and performances throughout the state. Community arts groups, schools, libraries, and o...

GrantWatch ID#: 206198

Grants to Virginia Individuals and Organizations for Arts Programming and Professional Develop...

Deadline 03/11/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia individuals and arts organizations for professional development opportunities and art education experiences that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support local artists, art educators, and organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168320

Grants to Virginia Artists and Arts Organizations in Eligible Areas for the Advancement of the...

Deadline 03/11/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia artists and arts organizations in eligible areas for the advancement of their creative skills. Funding will be awarded to provide opportunities for planning and carrying out short-term projects. The projects are intended to widen the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217480

Grants to Texas Educators to Improve Education

Deadline 04/18/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas educators for projects to improve classroom education in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support creative programs for all subjects and grade levels that reach beyond the traditional curriculum and are not included in the scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 169408

Prizes to Canada Scholars to Recognize Outstanding Research Contributions in Various Fields

Deadline 05/29/25

Prizes to Canada scholars to recognize outstanding contributions in various fields. Prizes are intended to honor scholars for exceptional research conducted at hospitals, scientific or research institutes, universities, or other similar institutions in the fields of en...

GrantWatch ID#: 189502

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Prepare and Present Climate Change Cam...

Deadline 03/10/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals to prepare and present campaigns addressing climate change. Funding is intended for directors, producers, and creatives to publicize climate concerns that predominantly affect underrepresented communities. Projects a...

GrantWatch ID#: 207093

Grants to Washington Individuals, Organizations, and Community Groups for Cultural and Histori...

Deadline 03/12/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington individuals, organizations, and community groups for projects to benefit residents and visitors in eligible areas. Funding is intended for cultural and historical projects. Eligible projects include but are not limited to creating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207718

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Artists to Present New Works of Performa...

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create and present new works of performance art in New York City. Funding is intended to support the career advancement of early-career artists of all backgrounds. Selected artists are expected to pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 213179

Grants to Arizona Arts Organizations, Schools, Creative Entrepreneurs, HOAs, and Individuals f...

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants to Arizona arts organizations, schools, creative entrepreneurs, and HOAs, for arts programming. The purpose of funding is to inspire and enhance arts in the community. Funding is intended to support arts projects, community events, and neighborhood activities. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 213563

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, and Individuals for Folk Art Projects

Deadline 04/11/25

Grants of $3,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, tribal governments, and individuals for activities related to folk art. Certain applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for the cre...

GrantWatch ID#: 218680

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects to Maintain ...

Deadline 03/17/25

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and individuals for projects to acquire and restore historic properties throughout the state. Grant funds may be used to purchase new or improve existing sites and properties that are listed i...

GrantWatch ID#: 182767

Grants to New Jersey Individuals and Groups for Preservation Activities

Deadline 04/14/25 LOI Date: 03/10/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Jersey individuals and organizations to preserve, explore, and understand the state's history. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for a variety of historic preservation proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 154142

Residencies to Kansas and Missouri Artists and Writers for Professional Development

Deadline 03/21/25

Residencies to Kansas and Missouri writers and visual and performing artists for activities to further professional development in eligible locations. The residency is intended to assist a group of outstanding artists working in a variety of disciplines by providing fr...

GrantWatch ID#: 201900

Awards and Fellowships to Kentucky Artists to Promote Professional Development

Deadline 03/15/25

Awards of $1,000 and fellowships of $7,500 to Kentucky individual artists to promote career and professional development. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. This year's program is open to applications in visual arts. The fellowship p...

GrantWatch ID#: 207821

Fellowships to Canada Scholars, Professors, and Researchers to Pursue Original, Independent Re...

Deadline 05/22/25

Fellowships to Canada scholars, professors, and researchers to pursue original, independent research projects. This opportunity is intended for research in the fields of the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering, or studies linking...

GrantWatch ID#: 189595

Award to a Washington Woman Visual Artist to Recognize Artistic Achievements

Deadline 03/24/25

Award of $10,000 to a Washington woman artist to acknowledge achievement in the visual arts. The award is intended to honor a female artist aged 60 or over who has devoted at least 25 years to the creation of art. Applications are evaluated based on artistic excellenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 138568
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Grants to Illinois Arts Nonprofits and Community Organizations for General Operations and Arts...

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants of up to $8,000 to Illinois nonprofit and community arts organizations for general operations and arts initiatives that benefit residents in eligible regions. Priority will be given to BIPOC organizations and marginalized groups, as well as to projects serving d...

GrantWatch ID#: 166384

Awards to Washington Artists to Acknowledge Artistic Excellence and Originality

Deadline 03/17/25

Awards to Washington individual artists and teams of artists to acknowledge excellence and originality. Applicants who wish to apply as a team must contact program staff prior to applying. This program is open to artists in any genre who are creating new work, experime...

GrantWatch ID#: 173568

Grants to New Hampshire and Maine Artists for Professional Development Activities

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to New Hampshire and Maine artists in eligible regions for professional development activities. Funding is intended to support projects that further artistic careers, work, and research in areas such as crafts, photography, experimental visual arts, and 2- and 3...

GrantWatch ID#: 183135

Grants to Ontario Immigrant Artists in Eligible Regions for Mentorship Programs

Deadline 04/22/25

Grants to Ontario immigrant artists in eligible regions for mentorship programs. Applicants must contact program staff and register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide career development assistance to professional artists who are new t...

GrantWatch ID#: 185099

Grants to British Columbia Property Owners to Preserve Historic Buildings in Eligible Locations

Deadline 03/20/25

Grants to British Columbia historic property owners to maintain and protect heritage buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate and preserve historically significant residential and non-residential buildings. Eligible projects are located in the C...

GrantWatch ID#: 185461

Grants to California Music Composers, Performers, Presenters, and Organizations in Eligible Co...

Deadline 03/24/25

Grants of up to $4,000 to California music composers, small ensembles, performers and presenters, and organizations in eligible counties for music projects. Funding is intended to support the production and presentation of small ensemble musical activities that are acc...

GrantWatch ID#: 188169

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonfiction Writers to Complete Works in Progress

Deadline 04/23/25

Grants of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and UK nonfiction writers to complete works already in progress. Topics include, but are not limited to philosophy, graphic nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, food or travel writing, the sciences, personal essays, criticism, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 195186

Awards to Washington Women Visual Artists to Recognize Dedication and Contribution to the Arts

Deadline 03/24/25

Awards of $5,000 to Washington women artists to recognize over two decades of artistic creation. Eligible nominees are visual artists who have shown dedication and achievements in the arts. Awards are open to female artists, aged 60 or above, who have devoted 25 years ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195908

Grants to California Artists to Promote Career Development

Deadline 03/21/25

Grants of $5,000 to California early-career artists to promote professional development. Funding is intended to support artists while they pursue their creative work. The grant seeks to acknowledge the area's best artists who are dedicated to developing their art forms...

GrantWatch ID#: 219196

Grants to Minnesota Artists in Eligible Regions for Projects that Further Professional Develop...

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants of up to $3,600 to Minnesota artists and culture bearers in eligible regions for projects that advance artistic growth and professional development. Funding is intended to assist mid-career artists by providing support for art projects in any art discipline or f...

GrantWatch ID#: 179205

Grants to USA Youth Partnered with Nonprofits and Schools for Projects to Effect Positive Chan...

Deadline 03/09/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA youth partnered with nonprofit organizations and schools for projects to effect positive change. Priority will be given to projects focused on environmental justice. Successful applicants will participate in a fellowship program that will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201700

Grants to Illinois Individuals, Artists, Nonprofits, and Event Producers for Arts Programming ...

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants to Illinois individuals, artists, nonprofit organizations, and event producers for a range of arts initiatives that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide publicly accessible arts programming. Projects must be exhibited or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177570

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Public School Staff for Educational Materials, Supplies, and...

Deadline 03/10/25

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and PreK-12 public school teachers, staff, and administrators for materials, supplies, and educational programming support in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application....

GrantWatch ID#: 139394

Grants to IHE Students in Eligible Locations for Projects that Benefit the Community

Deadline 03/10/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York undergraduate and graduate students in eligible locations to collaborate with nonprofits on projects that benefit the community. Sponsoring organizations will be awarded $1,000 for supplementary expenses. Applicants must be nominated ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167956

Awards to North Carolina and South Carolina PreK-12 Teachers in Eligible Counties for Outstand...

Deadline 03/10/25

Awards of $1,500 to North Carolina and South Carolina PreK-12 teachers in eligible counties for outstanding and creative teaching methods. Funding is intended to honor teachers for excellence in history, arts, and science instruction. Eligible teachers are working for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178938
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