18 open federal arts grants

Federal grant opportunities on Grants.gov in arts, still open, soonest deadline first.

Updated Oct 18, 2026 · source: Grants.gov

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)

AAHC-FY27 · Up to $500K · Cost share required

Due Nov 13, 2026Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)

IGSM-FY27 · Up to $75K · Cost share required

Due Nov 13, 2026Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Museums for America (2027)

MFA-FY27 · Up to $350K · Cost share required

Due Nov 13, 2026Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

Institute of Museum and Library Services

21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)

21MP-FY27 · Up to $500K · Cost share required

Due Nov 13, 2026Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027)

ALHC-FY27 · Up to $500K

Due Nov 13, 2026Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

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Institute of Museum and Library Services

Museums Empowered (2027)

ME-FY27 · Up to $350K · Cost share required

Due Nov 13, 2026Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)

NANH-FY27 · Up to $250K

Due Nov 13, 2026Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027)

NAG-HAWAIIAN-FY27 · Up to $150K

Due Nov 13, 2026Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027)

NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY27 · Up to $150K

Due Nov 13, 2026Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027)

NAG-BASIC-FY27 · Up to $10K

Due Nov 13, 2026Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

Institute of Museum and Library Services

National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)

NLG-M-FY27 · Up to $750K · Cost share required

Due Nov 13, 2026Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

Institute of Museum and Library Services

National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

NLG-LIBRARIES-FY27 · Up to $1M · Cost share required

Due Nov 13, 2026Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

LB21-FY27 · Up to $1M · Cost share required

Due Nov 13, 2026Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

National Endowment for the Arts

NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 1, FY2027 (12/26)

2027FCAHDOM01 · Up to $100K

Due Dec 7, 2026Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

National Endowment for the Arts

NEA Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (3/27)

2027FCAH02 · Up to $100K · Cost share required

Due Mar 8, 2027Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

National Endowment for the Arts

NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (6/27)

2027FCAHDOM02 · Up to $100K

Due Jun 7, 2027Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales

DFOP0017204 · Up to $375K · Cost share required

Due Jan 1, 2099Official listing on Grants.gov ↗

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales

DFOP0017180 · Up to $475K · Cost share required

Due Jan 1, 2099Official listing on Grants.gov ↗