Grants for Individual Artist

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 41 Grants for Individual Artist — 8 open right now, across 20 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $4.6M. The next application deadline is June 14, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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41total grants
8open now
20agencies
$2.5K–$4.6Mfunding range
Jun 14next deadline
CLOSING SOON 1 day left Easy to apply

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026

The U.S. Embassy Muscat invites alumni of U.S. government-sponsored and facilitated exchange programs to apply for the 2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026).  Proposals must include teams of at least two…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Oman 📋 CFDA 19.022 ⏰ Jun 14, 2026 💰 $5,000 – $35,000
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OPEN 16 days left Hard to apply

FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program

The Fulbright Specialist Program will select approximately 400 American academics and professionals to countries worldwide for two-to-six week programming in FY 2027. Fulbright Specialists share their expertise,…

🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.401 ⏰ Jun 29, 2026 💰 $4,600,000 – $4,600,000
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OPEN 26 days left Hard to apply

NEA Grants for Arts Projects 2, FY 2027

Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) provides project-based funding for organizations in the areas of Arts Education, Challenge America, Dance, Design & Our Town, Folk & Traditional…

🏛 National Endowment for the Arts 📋 CFDA 45.024 ⏰ Jul 9, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $100,000
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OPEN Moderate to apply

2027 Individual Excellence Awards

The Individual Excellence Awards program recognizes outstanding accomplishments by artists in a variety of disciplines. Awards give artists the resources to experiment and explore their art…

🏛 Ohio Arts Council ⏰ Sep 1, 2026 💰 $500 – $2,500
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OPEN Moderate to apply

Creative Catalyst

Creative Catalyst is a grant program of Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA), that supports new initiatives and opportunities that advance…

🏛 Pennsylvania Council on the Arts ⏰ Feb 2, 2027 💰 up to $25,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Creative Catalyst

Creative Catalyst is a grant program of Pennsylvania Creative Industries, powered by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA), that supports new initiatives and opportunities that advance…

🏛 Pennsylvania Council on the Arts ⏰ Feb 2, 2027 💰 up to $25,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for individual artist are available?
Grantoria currently lists 41 grants for individual artist, of which 8 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is June 14, 2026 — about 1 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $2.5K to $4.6M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse grants for individual artist, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About grants for Individual Artist

Individual artists can access funding through grants that support creative development, artistic practice, and cultural initiatives. With 41 active grants currently listed in this category, opportunities range from the U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, reflecting both domestic and international support for artistic work.

Most individual artist grants fall between $5,000 and $56,000 and typically use competitive application processes. These awards frequently target young adults and youth, emphasizing program support, capacity building, and training across education and civic engagement sectors. Filtering by demographic focus and support type will help you identify the most relevant opportunities for your artistic profile.