Grants for artists and creatives

As of Oct 29, 2026, 65 grants for artists and creatives are open right now. The next deadline is Friday, Oct 30. Another 17 grants have a future round listed.

Showing 1–20 of 82 listings. Page 1 of 5. Deadlines Oct 30, 2026 to Dec 3, 2026.

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Listed grants verified Oct 24, 2026 ; information is being re-verified. Check the official source.

Due in October 2026

Apply by Oct 30, 2026

Hawaii Community Arts Grants

Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts

Applicants: Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

$5,000 to $15,000
Closes tomorrow

Due in November 2026

Apply by Nov 1, 2026

Houston Artadia Awards

Artadia

Applicants: Individuals

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

Up to $15,000
Closes in 3 days
Apply by Nov 2, 2026

Rhode Island Arts and Climate Grants

Rhode Island State Council on the Arts

Applicants: Individuals

Rhode Island only

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

Up to $5,000
Closes in 4 days
Apply by Nov 6, 2026

Rochester Supporting Arts and Culture Grants

Rochester Area Community Foundation

Applicants: Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

From $5,000
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

$100,000 to $500,000
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

$5,000 to $75,000
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

$75,000 to $1,000,000
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

$5,000 to $500,000
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

$5,000 to $500,000
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

Museums Empowered (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

$5,000 to $350,000
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

Museums for America (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

$5,000 to $350,000
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

$25,000 to $1,000,000
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Applicants: Federally recognized tribal governments

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

$6,000 to $10,000
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Applicants: Federally recognized tribal governments

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

$50,000 to $150,000
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

$5,000 to $250,000
Apply by Nov 13, 2026

Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

$50,000 to $150,000
Apply by Nov 17, 2026

Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants

New York Foundation for the Arts / Robert Rauschenberg Foundation

Applicants: Individuals

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

Up to $5,000
Apply by Nov 19, 2026

New Jersey Arts General Operating Support

New Jersey State Council on the Arts

Applicants: Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

Amount not listed
Apply by Nov 20, 2026

Maryland Grants for Artists

Maryland State Arts Council

Applicants: Individuals

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

Up to $2,500

Due in December 2026

Apply by Dec 3, 2026

Arkansas Arts General Operating Support

Arkansas Arts Council

Applicants: Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status

Location rules not stated: check with the funder

Closing time not verified. Check the official listing.

Amount not listed

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