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Tourism Attraction Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, non-profits, and businesses in Illinois for developing and improving tourism attractions that draw visitors from outside the local area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program
$25,000
Oklahoma Historical Society
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This program provides funding to Oklahoma-based tribal and municipal governments, as well as not-for-profit historical organizations, to support projects that preserve and promote the state's rich heritage through collections, exhibits, and educational initiatives.

Arts
City or township governments
Traditional Arts Apprenticeships Grants
$4,000
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This grant provides funding for master traditional artists and their apprentices in New Hampshire to engage in one-on-one learning experiences that preserve and promote local cultural traditions through hands-on instruction.

Arts
Individuals
Historic Theater Restoration Matching Grant
$500,000
North Dakota Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support for the restoration and improvement of historic theaters in North Dakota, helping them enhance their infrastructure and visitor experience while requiring a dollar-for-dollar match from non-state sources.

Arts
Exclusive - see details
General Operating Support for Midsized Organizations Grant
$6,000
Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to midsized arts, culture, and heritage organizations in Washington State to help cover their essential operating expenses and enhance public programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts in Education In-School Residency
$40,000
Arkansas Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for K–12 schools and community organizations in Arkansas to host professional artists for in-school residencies that integrate the arts into educational curricula.

Education
Independent school districts
Fast Track Literary Grants
$2,500
South Carolina Humanities
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public literary events and programs in South Carolina, such as writer series and literary festivals, to promote community engagement and access to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
NYSCA Support for Organizations Grant 2026
$49,500
New York State Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to arts and cultural organizations in New York State for their operating and programming expenses, emphasizing diversity, equity, and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Experience Support Grant
Contact for amount
Michigan Arts and Culture Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan-based organizations, such as schools, municipalities, and nonprofits not primarily focused on the arts, to enhance cultural programming and resources in their communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Poetry Out Loud Registration Program
$20,000
Kentucky Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This program encourages high school students in Kentucky to engage with poetry through a structured recitation competition, providing resources and support to enhance their public speaking skills and literary appreciation.

Arts
Independent school districts
Individual Artists Fellowship Program
$50,000
California Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This program provides financial support to individual artists in California at various stages of their careers, celebrating their contributions to the arts and fostering community engagement.

Arts
Individuals
Vermont Creative Aging Grant
$6,000
Vermont Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Oct 19, 2026

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding for arts education and community-building projects that engage older adults aged 60 and over in Vermont through structured, skill-based instruction and social interaction led by experienced teaching artists.

Arts
Nonprofits
Municipal Beautification Mini Grants
$2,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides municipalities in Rhode Island with financial support to implement small-scale beautification projects that enhance public spaces and promote community engagement.

Environment
State governments
NHSCA Youth Arts Project Grants
$8,000
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and government agencies in New Hampshire to create high-quality arts education programs for youth, emphasizing inclusivity and collaboration.

Arts
County governments
Mission Support Grant
Contact for amount
Michigan Arts and Culture Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Michigan that focus on arts and culture, helping them strengthen their operations and enhance their services to the community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant
$20,000
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individuals and nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. for arts and humanities projects that engage the community and enhance cultural experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
Cultural and Historical Support Grant
$65,000
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible museums and county historical societies in Pennsylvania to help cover their general operating expenses.

Arts
Nonprofits
The America 250 Alaska Grant Program
$10,000
Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This program provides funding for Alaska-based nonprofit organizations and government entities to create community arts projects that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States through artistic and educational initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts in Education Program
$30,000
Washington State Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports arts education projects for PreK-12 students in Washington State, aimed at schools, nonprofits, and Tribal communities to enhance and expand their arts learning programs.

Arts
City or township governments
Cultural Districts Grants
$10,000
South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments in designated South Carolina Cultural Districts to support community-driven arts and cultural initiatives that foster public engagement and collaboration.

Arts
City or township governments