Private Arts Grants

This funding opportunity provides up to $20,000 to nonprofit organizations in Ohio for projects that make cultural and historical topics accessible to diverse audiences through engaging public humanities initiatives.

This grant provides funding to eligible organizations focused on improving environmental health and justice in the Great Lakes region, particularly addressing water quality, lead hazards, and air quality in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties in Michigan.

The Seward Community Foundation (SCF), an Affiliate of The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF), offers mini-grants up to $1,000 to support a wide array of community needs in Seward and/or Moose Pass. This flexible funding opportunity aims to support projects related to health and wellness, education, the great outdoors, arts and culture, and community development. Applications are reviewed monthly by the SCF Advisory Board, with a submission deadline on the 5th of each month.

The Louisiana Architectural Foundation Grant Program invites applications for initiatives that promote architecture within the state. The foundation, established in 1996, is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing architecture in Louisiana by fostering a strong connection between the public and the architectural profession. This alignment with its mission is achieved through various programs that aim to increase public awareness, support, and participation in shaping the environment through architectural endeavors. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are organizations and individuals whose programs promote architecture in Louisiana. The foundation is educationally oriented, indicating a focus on programs that enlighten and engage the public. While specific impact goals and measurable results are not detailed, the overarching goal is to advance architecture in Louisiana, which implies an increase in public understanding, appreciation, and engagement with the field. The program prioritizes a wide variety of initiatives, focusing on those that are educationally oriented and promote architecture. These include support for books, pamphlets, brochures, museum programs, conferences, historic preservation efforts, and television/radio programs. Additionally, public forums, in-school architectural programs, and architectural programs delivered to the general public are key areas of focus. This broad scope allows for diverse approaches to achieving the foundation's mission. The foundation's strategic priorities are centered on creating a linkage between the public and the architectural profession. This involves increasing public awareness of architecture, securing public support for architectural initiatives, and encouraging public participation in processes that influence the built environment. The theory of change suggests that by supporting a diverse range of educational and outreach programs, the foundation can cultivate a more informed and engaged public, ultimately leading to the advancement and appreciation of architecture throughout Louisiana.

This funding opportunity supports charitable organizations in Philadelphia to host community-driven events that celebrate the city’s cultural diversity and civic pride in 2026.

This grant provides funding to support small farmers and public entities in Maryland to aggregate local food products for sale to wholesale and institutional markets, enhancing the local food system.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Erie County, Ohio, to address community needs in areas such as job training, mental health, childcare, and access to healthy food.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to designated Ohio communities for projects that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States through storytelling and educational initiatives.

This grant provides funding for innovative arts education projects that engage diverse communities in hands-on learning experiences across various art forms outside of traditional school settings.

This grant provides flexible funding to small to mid-size arts organizations in Monroe and Ontario counties, New York, to support their operations and enhance community access to diverse creative arts programming.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit visual, music, and performing arts organizations in Broward County, Florida, enabling them to deliver high-quality cultural programs and arts education for K-12 students.

This grant provides financial support for educational initiatives that benefit the youth and residents of American Samoa, particularly those of Polynesian descent, including programs in schools and tuition aid for students studying in Hawaii.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Worcester County for youth-led projects that enhance arts, health, basic needs, and economic opportunities in the community.

This grant provides financial support to Bronx-based individual artists, artist collectives, and small nonprofit arts organizations to enhance the cultural landscape of the borough through diverse artistic projects.

The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham (TCFHR) provides a streamlined process through which eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for inclusion in the Giving Back Guide and be considered for several restricted Community Grants. This centralized application portal opens annually on July 1 and remains available through September 1. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations holding 501(c)(3) status that are physically located in and serve Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Notably, schools and churches are not eligible to apply under this opportunity. The application process begins with an eligibility quiz to determine which grants the applicant may be considered for. Based on the outcome, the organization is either directed to complete a Community Grant application or provide information for the Giving Back Guide. Organizations that qualify for restricted Community Grants need only submit a single application, which serves both as a grant application and a submission for the Giving Back Guide. These grants are distributed from various donor-advised and endowment funds and are designated for specific programmatic areas such as the arts, food pantries, healthcare, animal welfare, and mental health services for children. Some restricted grants include significant funding levels, such as the Earlynn J. Miller Fund for the Arts, which provides over $60,000 annually, and the Alvin J. Baird Jr. Program Endowment Fund, with over $44,000 available each year. Meanwhile, smaller funds like the Sean Warner Memorial Endowment Fund provide approximately $500 biennially for targeted emotional support programs. The Giving Back Guide itself is a separate, strategic initiative by TCFHR to elevate the visibility of local nonprofits. All qualifying organizations are profiled in this annual publication, which features one-page summaries of each organization’s mission, accomplishments, and funding needs. This resource is widely distributed to the public, media, and donor networks in both print and digital formats beginning in mid-November. TCFHR uses the Guide throughout the year to facilitate donor conversations and encourage giving. In addition to the Harrisonburg-Rockingham area, the Little Swiss Fund supports nonprofit organizations based in Highland County, Virginia. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) entities located in and serving Highland County, demonstrate broad volunteer support, and have annual revenues exceeding $25,000. This fund distributes over $500,000 annually and supports multiple recipients. The application is accessible online and includes both an eligibility quiz and guided questions for either the Giving Back Guide or relevant grant applications. Application types include project-specific funding, general programming support, capital expenditures, and unrestricted funding for needs such as equipment and materials. TCFHR emphasizes that each applicant will be guided into the appropriate application path based on their eligibility and programmatic alignment with available grants. Applicants and interested parties can contact TCFHR for more information. General inquiries can be directed to their main office by phone at 540-432-3863. The organization is located at 317 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, and mail can be sent to P.O. Box 1068, Harrisonburg, VA 22803. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays.

The South Plains Foundation program, administered by The Community Foundation of West Texas, aims to foster the development of charitable programs within Lubbock County, Texas. This initiative aligns with the foundation's broader mission to support community well-being by providing grants to eligible organizations. The grants, typically ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, are designed to encourage local programming that addresses identified community needs. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, units of local government (such as school districts, counties, and cities), and faith-based organizations that serve the general community in Lubbock County. The impact goal is to strengthen the local charitable landscape and enhance the capacity of these organizations to deliver effective programs. By supporting a diverse range of community-serving entities, the foundation seeks to create a ripple effect of positive change throughout the county. The program prioritizes projects that directly benefit the general community and are not focused on specific religious beliefs or individual financial gain. While the exact strategic priorities and theory of change are not explicitly detailed beyond the general encouragement of charitable programs, the emphasis on 501(c)3 nonprofits and local government suggests a commitment to established, accountable entities capable of implementing community-wide initiatives. The foundation's approach appears to be one of empowering local organizations to address local challenges. Expected outcomes include the successful implementation of new or expanded charitable programs in Lubbock County. Measurable results would likely involve the number of people served, the types of services provided, and the overall impact on the community, although specific metrics are not outlined in the provided information. The typical grant limit of $10,000 suggests that the foundation is likely supporting projects with defined scopes, aiming for tangible, localized results rather than large-scale, long-term operational funding.

The Miller / Packan Film Fund, financed through the Rogovy Foundation, supports documentaries that Educate, Inspire, and Enrich. Each year, grants totaling $200,000 are awarded to between eight and twelve filmmakers. The fund operates an open call submission process, and awards are announced bi-annually. Each grant is one-time only and offered in amounts up to $25,000. Submissions for the 2024 Summer Awards are accepted until May 15th, 2024. The fund seeks projects that address social issues in the subject categories of Education, the Environment, and Civics. Filmmakers must be at least 18 years old and the film must be feature-length (at least 70 minutes). International projects with global audience appeal are eligible. The project must have IRS 501(c)(3) status or a Fiscal Sponsor. Non-English language films are eligible but must have English subtitles. Student films and completed films are ineligible. The application requires a narrative description of the project, logline, story summary/synopsis, topic summary, artistic approach, project stage information, key creative personnel bios, audience and distribution strategies, financial information including fundraising strategy and grant impact details, visual sample or rough cut of the film with description and director's prior work sample if available, contact information of the applicant(s), comprehensive line item expense budget including a top sheet summary and detailed breakdown of all expenses from development through release in U.S. dollars using a provided template or similar format, statement of interest explaining how the project relates to the Ideals and Values of the Rogovy Foundation. The selection process is conducted by the staff of the Rogovy Film Fund based on criteria such as compelling story premise aligned with Fund's Ideals and Values and strength of proposal.

The Mississippi Humanities Council offers grants to support projects that engage communities in meaningful dialogue, attract diverse audiences, and are participatory and engaging, applying humanities to everyday life. Grants support public humanities programs, exhibits, planning of larger projects, and the development of original productions in various media. Regular grants : start at $2,500 to $10,000. Regular grants applications are accepted on May 1st and September 1st Grant renewed every year.

The Community Health Impact program, supported by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, aims to foster bold ideas that empower communities to address their most critical health challenges. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission by investing in health-focused and community-based grantees, including grassroots organizations, neighborhood groups, and small to medium nonprofits, all committed to solutions driven by those directly affected by health issues. The program emphasizes building stronger, healthier communities throughout Michigan by responding to local needs and leveraging lived experiences. The target beneficiaries for this program are Michigan residents, with a particular focus on marginalized populations and those experiencing health disparities. The program aims to reduce health disparities, improve health equity, build community wellness, increase social integration, bolster community support systems, and expand community engagement efforts. These organizations work across a range of issues, from oral health to health literacy, demonstrating a broad commitment to improving public health outcomes across the state. The program prioritizes organizations that are deeply rooted in their communities and are developing solutions from the ground up. This focus is evident in the types of grantees supported, which include grassroots organizations and neighborhood groups. The program's theory of change appears to be centered on empowering local entities to create sustainable health improvements by fostering community-driven solutions and leveraging local expertise and lived experience. Expected outcomes and measurable results include a reduction in health disparities, increased health equity, stronger community wellness, improved social integration for marginalized groups, more robust community support systems, and expanded community engagement. Grant requests may not exceed a maximum budget of $150,000 and can be up to 2 years in duration, indicating a focus on impactful, yet appropriately scaled, projects. Eligible applicants include nonprofits recognized by the IRS, local units of government, and the State of Michigan, all serving Michigan residents, and possessing a current certified financial audit or independently reviewed financial statements, along with at least 1 FTE.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential human services to residents of Tempe, Arizona.