U.S. Grants for Artists

Find grants that actually fit you.

Answer a few questions. Get a personalized list of real funding opportunities.

Do any of the following describe you? (Select all that apply)

Many foundations fund identity-specific programs. Selecting these opens more doors.

Black / African American Hispanic / Latino / Latine Asian / Pacific Islander Indigenous / Native American Middle Eastern / North African Woman or nonbinary LGBTQ+ Person with a disability Immigrant or refugee Veteran None of the above / prefer not to say

What state do you live in? *

Most grants require state or county residency.

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What is your primary artistic discipline? *

Be as specific as possible for the best matches.

Visual Art (painting, sculpture, drawing) Photography Film / Video / Media Music (composition / songwriting) Music (performance) Theater / Performance Dance / Choreography Literary Fiction / Poetry Nonfiction / Journalism / Essay Comics / Illustration Craft / Folk Art / Traditional Arts Architecture / Design Digital / New Media / Interactive Sound Art / Audio Interdisciplinary / Mixed Practice Other

What stage of your career are you at? *

Many funders have grants specific to emerging or established artists.

Emerging (0–5 years professional practice) Mid-career (5–15 years) Established / senior (15+ years)

Are you currently enrolled as a student? *

Some grants exclude current students; others are student-only.

Not currently enrolled Undergraduate student Graduate student Post-doctoral researcher

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