Grants for artists
18 grants for artists and arts practitioners are open right now. The next deadline is Tuesday, Oct 27. 8 grants are coming up.
These art grants include individual applicants and reviewed artist eligibility. State arts councils can require residency, professional practice or a particular discipline; an Arts category alone does not mean an artist can apply.
Maryland’s Grants for Artists program requires independent artists with a sustained artistic practice. Other state programs have their own residency and discipline requirements.Maryland artist eligibility.
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3opportunities close within 30 days. The next deadlines are:
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Due in October 2026
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Up to $5,000
Closes in 2 days
Due in November 2026
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Up to $5,000
Closes in 8 days -
Up to $2,500
Closes in 26 days
Due in January 2027
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Apply by Jan 15, 2027
Gottlieb Foundation Individual Support Grant
Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation
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Up to $5,000
Open
Due in February 2027
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Up to $2,500
Open
Due in March 2027
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Up to $500
Open
Due in April 2027
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Due in May 2027
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$1,000 to $7,500
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Apply by May 31, 2027
North Dakota Arts Professional Development Grants
North Dakota Council on the Arts
Up to $1,000
Open
Rolling or no fixed deadline
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Up to $15K
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Up to $1,000
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Up to $1,000
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$100 to $2,500
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Up to $4,000
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Up to $500
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Up to $1,000
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Up to $3,000
No fixed deadline
Coming up
Applications aren't open yet. Check each grant for announced or estimated dates.
- Coming up
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Expected deadline Feb 1, 2027
Wyoming Arts Professional Development and Career Advancement Grant
Wyoming Arts Council
Up to $1,000
Coming up
Check the recorded eligibility
Massachusetts Grants for Creative Individuals
Massachusetts artists, culture bearers and creative practitioners.
Rhode Island Arts and Climate Grants
Practicing artists age 18 or older who meet Rhode Island residency and US legal residency requirements. Projects must be artist initiated, outside formal nonprofit work.
Maryland Grants for Artists
Independent artists with a sustained artistic practice in a discipline supported by the Maryland State Arts Council; full residency and other requirements are in the FY2027 guidelines.
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Questions
Are there open grants for artists and arts practitioners?
You can explore 18 open grants here. 3 grants close in the next 30 days. Check each grant to see if you can apply.
When is the next application deadline?
Massachusetts Grants for Creative Individuals closes next, on Tuesday, Oct 27. Check the official listing for the application time and requirements. Official program details.
Are art grants for individuals or organizations?
This hub requires individual-applicant eligibility as well as an Arts category and reviewed artist requirements. Some programs also accept organizations. Check the artist pathway rather than assuming an organization’s rules apply to you.