Grants

“The Arts . . . belong to all the people of the United States.”

 *1965 Enabling Legislation for the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965

Welcome!

The National Endowment for the Arts is the only arts funder in the United States—public or private—that provides access to the arts in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. jurisdictions. Our work extends into communities of all sizes across America through a vast network that includes artists, arts workers, audiences, learners, and organizations at the local, state-wide, regional, and national levels.

Whether you are a first-time or returning applicant, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you. Our staff strives to ensure that all applicants receive the support they need to understand every step of the process. Here are some resources to help orient you to our grantmaking process:

• First Time Applicant Guide for Organizations
• How are applications reviewed? Grant Review Process
• Want to serve as an application reviewer? Volunteer to be a Panelist
• See the wide variety of projects and grant recipients we have funded
• NOTE: SAM Validation Is Returning to Grants.gov

Please carefully read the guidelines located below to better understand each program’s intent, as well as the types of projects we are particularly interested in funding.

Find out more about funding opportunities available through your state arts agency and regional arts organization.