Grants for the arts exist.
The National Endowment for the Arts, or NEA, issues grants for the arts, arts education and other related pursuits to non-profit or government organizations. These grants are given for a variety of artistic projects and cover the costs associated with undertaking the project. Grants are not loans. They do not accrue interest and the funding does not have to be repaid.
Access to Artistic Excellence
The National Endowment for the Arts' Access to Artistic Excellence Grant exists to promote artistic creativity, preserve cultural heritage and make the arts accessible throughout the nation's communities. According to the NEA, these grants are given to projects that promote an innovative or new form of art, show projects to under-served populations or improve the efficacy of arts organizations, among others. Funding amounts vary based on project need. To be eligible for this grant, organizations must meet the aforementioned requirements and fill out and submit the application package found on the NEA's website, nea.gov. The application must be sent through Grants.gov.
The Arts on Radio and Television
The Arts on Radio and Television is an NEA grant that provides $10,000 to $200,000 in funding for artistic radio and television projects or organizations. This grant supports costs related to development, production and distribution of radio or television programs. To apply, candidates must fill out and send in the application package found on the NEA's website. The application must be sent through Grants.gov.
Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth
Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth is an NEA grant program that supports arts education in community centers and schools. Specifically, the grant is for organizations that promote curriculum-based, long-term academic arts education, according to the NEA. Grant amounts vary based on project need. To apply, candidates must fill out and send in the application package found on the NEA's website. The application must be sent through Grants.gov.
