Arts & Culture Grants 2026 — Federal & Foundation Funding

As of 2026, there are 57 active arts & culture grants currently accepting applications. Top funding agencies for arts & culture initiatives include National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), FL Dept of State, WHS. GrantSonar provides daily updates on these federal and foundation funding opportunities, matching them to eligible nonprofits and government organizations.

Top Agencies Funding Arts & Culture

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)9 grants

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)6 grants

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)5 grants

FL Dept of State2 grants

WHS1 grant

Open Arts & Culture Grants

Wisconsin Historic Preservation Tax Credit

WHS

Historic Preservation

Wisconsin Historic Preservation Tax Credit - Wisconsin state grant.

Eligibility, deadline, and award details

IMLS Sparks! Ignition Grants

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

$5,000 – $25,000

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Small planning grants for innovative ideas. Awards up to $25,000.

Eligibility, deadline, and award details

New Jersey Historic Preservation Office Grant

NJHPO

$10,000 – $500,000

Historic Preservation

New Jersey Historic Preservation Office Grant - New Jersey state grant.

Eligibility, deadline, and award details

NEH Public Programs

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

$10,000 – $400,000

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Grants for humanities programs in museums, libraries, historic sites, and media. Awards $10K–$400K.

Eligibility, deadline, and award details

Texas Commission on the Arts — Cultural District Program

Texas Commission on the Arts

$5,000 – $50,000

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Grants for certified cultural districts and arts organizations. Awards $5K–$50K.

Eligibility, deadline, and award details

Arizona Humanities — Public Programs Grants

Arizona Humanities

$500 – $15,000

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Grants for public humanities programming in libraries, museums, and communities. Awards $500–$15K.

Eligibility, deadline, and award details

Mississippi Historic Preservation Division Grant

MDAH

$5,000 – $200,000

Historic Preservation

Mississippi Historic Preservation Division Grant - Mississippi state grant.

Eligibility, deadline, and award details

NEH Preservation and Access

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

$10,000 – $350,000

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Supports projects that preserve and provide access to humanities materials. Awards $10K–$350K.

Eligibility, deadline, and award details

NEH Fellowships

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

$30,000 – $60,000

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Six to twelve month fellowships for humanities scholars. Up to $60,000.

Eligibility, deadline, and award details

IMLS Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

$5,000 – $500,000

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Federal funding to support public, academic, school, and special libraries. State-administered.

Eligibility, deadline, and award details

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Arts & Culture Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

How many arts & culture grants are available right now?

Arts & Culture grants number roughly 57 active opportunities right now, tracked daily by GrantSonar across federal, state, and private foundation funders.

Which agencies fund the most arts & culture grants?

Arts & Culture grants are funded most actively by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), FL Dept of State, WHS. GrantSonar monitors these sources so new opportunities surface as soon as they open.

Who is eligible for arts & culture grants?

Arts & Culture grants are generally open to nonprofits, government agencies, school districts, and educational or research institutions running programs in this area. Eligibility varies by program, so review each grant's guidelines or let GrantSonar filter opportunities by your organization type.

How do I find new arts & culture grants as they open?

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