
Artisan Grants
STATE-BY-STATE GRANTS (US)
Check each site for the latest guidelines, deadlines, and eligibility.
Alabama
Alabama State Council for the Arts
$5,000 fellowships for Alabama artists in crafts, dance, design, media/photography, music, literature, theater, and visual arts.
http://www.arts.state.al.us/grants/grant_individual.aspx
Arizona
Arizona Commission on the Arts
Artist Projects grants supporting research, development of ideas, or new work.
http://www.azarts.gov/grants/
California
San Francisco Arts Commission
Individual Artist Commission grants (up to $15,000) for SF-based artists.
http://www.sfartscommission.org/find-opportunities/grants
SV Creates (Silicon Valley)
Rotating grants for artists and creatives in Silicon Valley.
http://www.svcreates.org/opportunities/artists-creatives/
Colorado
Colorado Creative Industries
Career Advancement Awards for expanding or improving creative businesses.
http://www.coloradocreativeindustries.org/artists/career-advancement-awards
Connecticut
Connecticut Office of the Arts
Competitive grants to support artistic creation and career development.
http://www.cultureandtourism.org/cct/cwp/view.asp?a=3933&q=293740
LEF Foundation (New England)
Funds independent film and video artists in New England.
http://www.lef-foundation.org/DefaultPermissions/NewEngland/tabid/160/Default.aspx
Delaware
Delaware Division of the Arts
Annual Individual Artist Fellowships in various disciplines.
http://www.artsdel.org/information/iafrecipients/default.shtml
District of Columbia
D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Artist Fellowship Program for those living in D.C.
https://dcarts.dc.gov/service/grants
Florida
Florida Division of Cultural Affairs
Various grants for individual Florida-based artists (check current cycles).
http://dos.myflorida.com/cultural/grants/
Idaho
Idaho Commission on the Arts
Fellowships for Idaho-based artists.
https://arts.idaho.gov/grants/
Indiana
Indiana Arts Commission
Individual Artist Program grants (up to $2,000) for career development; disciplines rotate each year.
http://www.in.gov/arts/individualartistprogram.htm
Iowa
Iowa Arts Council
Artist Fellowship Program for creative growth in Iowa.
https://iowaculture.gov/about-us/about/grants/iowa-artist-fellowship-program
Kentucky
Kentucky Arts Council
Emerging Artist, Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship, and Al Smith Fellowships.
http://artscouncil.ky.gov/KAC/Applications.htm
Maine
Maine Arts Commission
Annual Individual Artist Fellowships in craft, visual arts, film, etc.
http://mainearts.maine.gov/Pages/Grants/Individual-Artist-Fellowships
Maryland
Maryland State Arts Council
Individual Artist Awards ($1,000–$6,000), rotating categories each year.
http://www.msac.org/programs/individual-artist-award
Massachusetts
Mass Cultural Council Fellowships
$5,000 grants recognizing MA-based artists in rotating disciplines.
http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/programs/artistfellows.asp
LEF Foundation (New England)
Supports independent film and video artists in the region.
http://www.lef-foundation.org/DefaultPermissions/NewEngland/tabid/160/Default.aspx
Michigan
Knight Arts Challenge
Funds creative arts ideas in select U.S. cities; matching funds required.
https://knightfoundation.org/programs/arts
Kresge Arts in Detroit
$25,000 fellowships for Detroit-area artists (literary, performing, visual).
http://www.kresgeartsindetroit.org/apply
Minnesota
Five Wings Art Council
Professional development and project grants for artists in central Minnesota.
http://www.fwac.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={61728299-D3E2-45DA-B5FB-1132F9FF2EB1}
Jerome Foundation
Supports emerging artists in Minnesota and NYC.
https://www.jeromefdn.org/apply
Minnesota State Arts Board
Artist Initiative Grants for literary, performing, visual, and traditional arts.
http://www.arts.state.mn.us/
Mississippi
Mississippi Arts Commission
Artist Fellowships, Mini-grants, Folk Art Apprenticeships.
http://www.arts.ms.gov/grants/for-individuals.php
Montana
Montana Arts Council
Artist’s Innovation Awards for Montana artists.
http://art.mt.gov/aia
Nebraska
Nebraska Arts Council
Artist Fellowships in various disciplines.
http://www.artscouncil.nebraska.gov/grants/grant-categories/individual-artist-fellowships.html
Nevada
Nevada Arts Council
Fellowships and grants for literary, performing, and visual artists.
http://nvdtca.org/nevadaartscouncil/grants/5365-2/
New Hampshire
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
Traditional Arts Apprenticeships and Percent for Art commissions/purchases.
http://www.nh.gov/nharts/grants/artists/index.htm
New Jersey
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
State Fellowship programs for artists in Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey.
http://www.midatlanticarts.org/grants-programs/grants-for-artists/#state-fellowships
New York
Jerome Foundation (NYC)
(See above under Minnesota.)
https://www.jeromefdn.org/apply
Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council
Grants for artists in Warren or Washington County for new work benefiting the community.
http://www.larac.org/grants/community-arts-individual-artist-grants/
New York Foundation for the Arts
$7,000 fellowships in 16 disciplines for NY State artists.
https://www.nyfa.org/Content/Show/Artists'Fellowships
North Carolina
Artist Support Grants (NC)
Compilation of local/regional artist grants in NC.
https://www.ncarts.org/grants-resources/grants/grants-artists/artist-support-grants
NC Heritage Awards
Recognition/support for traditional or folk artists in NC.
https://www.ncarts.org/grants-resources/grants
North Dakota
North Dakota Council on the Arts
Individual Artist Fellowships for ND residents.
http://www.nd.gov/arts/grants/general/individual-artist-fellowship
Ohio
Ohio Arts Council
Various grants, fellowships, and programs for Ohio artists.
http://www.oac.ohio.gov/grants#4436-individual-artists
Oregon
Oregon Arts Commission
Career Opportunity Grants, Individual Artist Fellowships, and Media Arts Fellowships.
http://www.oregonartscommission.org/grants?type=13
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Arts in Education Residencies and other funding opportunities.
http://www.arts.pa.gov/WHAT%20WE%20DO/FUNDING/apply-for-a-grant/AIE-Residencies/Pages/default.aspx
Leeway Foundation
Grants for women and trans artists in the Delaware Valley focused on art and social change.
http://www.leeway.org/grants/
Pew Fellowships in the Arts
Up to 12 fellowships annually for Philadelphia-area artists in rotating disciplines.
http://www.pcah.us/brochurepages/apply
Rhode Island
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
Fellowships and Folk Arts Apprenticeships.
http://www.arts.ri.gov/grants/overview/
LEF Foundation (New England)
(See above under Connecticut/Massachusetts.)
http://www.lef-foundation.org/DefaultPermissions/NewEngland/tabid/160/Default.aspx
South Carolina
South Carolina Arts Commission
Six fellowships awarded each year, rotating by discipline.
http://www.southcarolinaarts.com/grants/index.shtml
South Dakota
South Dakota Arts Council
Artist Career Development Grants, Fellowships, and Traditional Arts Apprenticeships.
http://www.artscouncil.sd.gov/grants/grantartist.aspx
Tennessee
Tennessee Arts Commission
Individual Artist Fellowships for Tennessee-based artists.
http://tnartscommission.org/grants-at-a-glance/
Texas
Houston Arts Alliance
Individual Artist Grant & Folk Art Fellowships for Houston-area artists.
http://houstonartsalliance.com/grants/individuals/
Dallas Museum of Art: Awards to Artists
Three separate awards for different ages and regions (includes some adjoining states).
https://www.dma.org/about/awards-artists
Utah
Utah Division of Arts & Museums
Two annual Visual Arts Fellowships.
https://heritage.utah.gov/arts-and-museums/ops-competition-visual-art-fellowships
Vermont
Vermont Arts Council
Creation Grants and Artist Development Grants for Vermont artists.
http://www.vermontartscouncil.org/grants-and-services/artists
LEF Foundation (New England)
(See above under Connecticut/Massachusetts.)
http://www.lef-foundation.org/DefaultPermissions/NewEngland/tabid/160/Default.aspx
Virginia
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Visual Arts Fellowships
For professional artists, grad/undergrad art students, and grad art history students.
https://vmfa.museum/programs/college/visual-arts-fellowships/
Washington
Artist Trust
Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) and Fellowships for Washington State artists.
http://artisttrust.org/index.php/for-artists/money#fellowships
West Virginia
West Virginia Commission on the Arts
Professional Development grants awarded annually.
http://www.wvculture.org/arts/grants.html
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Arts Board
Folk Arts Apprenticeships for traditional artists.
https://artsboard.wisconsin.gov/Pages/Community/FAA.aspx
NATIONAL GRANTS (US)
Check each site for the latest guidelines, deadlines, and eligibility.
General & National Grants
Foundation for Contemporary Arts
Emergency Grants for artists in urgent financial need.
https://www.foundationforcontemporaryarts.org/grants/emergency-grants/
Musicians Foundation
Emergency funding and grants for professional musicians.
https://www.musiciansfoundation.org/
First Peoples Fund (First Nation Artist Fund)
Supports Native artists, culture bearers, and communities (fellowships, grants, and other programs).
https://www.firstpeoplesfund.org/
Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation
Grants to painters, sculptors, and printmakers who have been working for 20+ years in a mature phase of their art.
https://www.gottliebfoundation.org/grants
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Grants to professional artists with recognized artistic merit and financial need.
https://pkf.org/our-grants/
The MAP Fund
Supports contemporary live performance projects that push boundaries.
https://mapfund.org/grants/
Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant
For American painters aged 45+ who demonstrate financial need.
https://paam.org/education/the-lillian-orlowsky-and-william-freed-grant/
The Puffin Foundation
Grants (often $1,000–$2,500) for emerging artists in art, photography, music, theater, dance, and literature, especially if socially or politically challenging.
http://www.puffinfoundation.org/
Sustainable Arts Foundation
Unrestricted awards and residency grants to artists and writers with at least one child under 18.
http://www.sustainableartsfoundation.org
Discipline-Specific Grants
Fiber Arts: Surface Design Association
Awards & Grants Program supporting SDA members’ creative growth.
http://www.surfacedesign.org/members/awards-grants/
Glass: UrbanGlass
Visiting Artist Fellowships and Studio Residencies for glass artists.
https://urbanglass.org/studio/opportunities
Jewelry: Art Jewelry Forum
Susan Beech Mid-Career Artist Grant ($20,000) for jewelry artists ages 35–55.
https://artjewelryforum.org/2017-susan-beech-mid-career-artist-grant-guidelines
Photography: Aaron Siskind Individual Photographers Fellowship
Fellowships (up to $10,000) for U.S.-based photographers or photo-based artists.
http://www.aaronsiskind.org/grant.html
Photography: Visura
Grants and opportunities for visual artists and photojournalists.
https://visura.co/photography-grants
Photography: The Gordon Parks Foundation
Fellowships (up to $10,000) for artists, photographers, and musicians addressing social justice themes.
http://www.gordonparksfoundation.org/education/fellowships
Additional Resource Lists & Directories
The Alexia Foundation
Production grants for students and professional photographers creating impactful stories.
http://www.alexiafoundation.org/grants
Art Opportunities Monthly
Monthly PDF of art competitions, fellowships, and residencies ($30/year subscription).
http://www.artopportunitiesmonthly.com
Artist Help Network
Directory of grants, funding, residencies, and more.
http://www.artisthelpnetwork.com/
Art-Support
Links to artist grants, support organizations, pro bono legal services, etc.
http://art-support.com/artisthelp.htm
The Center for Documentary Studies (Duke University)
Dorothea Lange–Paul Taylor Prize ($10,000) for writer/photographer teams on documentary projects.
http://documentarystudies.duke.edu/awards/lange-taylor
WomenArts: The Fund for Women Artists
Lists funding sources plus a “Build Your Skills” section on fundraising/business.
http://www.womenarts.org/funding-resources/index/
Women’s Studio Workshop
Grants, internships, and residencies for artists working in printmaking, papermaking, book arts, and ceramics.
http://www.wsworkshop.org/program
Center for Cartoon Studies (Cornish Fellowship)
Fellowship supporting cartoonists/graphic novel artists.
https://www.cartoonstudies.org/cornishfellowship/
INTERNATIONAL GRANTS
Check each site for the latest guidelines, deadlines, and eligibility.
CEC ArtsLink, Inc.
Grants for U.S. artists and arts organizations collaborating in 37 participating countries.
http://www.cecartslink.org/grants/eligible_countries.html
Fulbright Program
Grants for recent graduates, grad students, and young professionals/artists to study or work internationally.
http://us.fulbrightonline.org
Asian Cultural Council
Fellowships for cultural exchange between Asia and the U.S. in the performing and visual arts.
http://www.asianculturalcouncil.org/our-programs/individual-grants
Japan Foundation
Artist fellowships for 2–12 month projects in Japan.
http://www.jfny.org/japanese_studies/fellowship.html
The Canada Council for the Arts
Grants/services for Canadian artists across multiple disciplines.
http://canadacouncil.ca/funding/grants
Arts Council England
Grants for individuals, organizations, and projects benefiting people in England.
http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding/grants-arts
Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarships (Foundation des États-Unis)
Awards for American visual artists and musicians at the graduate level to study in Paris.
http://www.feusa.org/harriet-hale-woolley-scholarship/
The American-Scandinavian Foundation
Fellowships/grants for projects in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
http://www.amscan.org/fellowships-grants/grants-and-awards-for-americans/
The Nordic Artists’ Centre
Residency in Dale, Norway, offering accommodations and studio space.
http://www.nkdale.no/#apply
Updated as of 03/07/2025