Grants are available to fund art restoration projects, educational exhibits or new visual creations.
From paintings to theatrical productions, art inspires, entertains and educates people. To help provide everyone access to the arts, there are federal and nonprofit organizations that provide grants and other funding to artists and businesses alike. Whether the funding is for an educational art exhibit or for an artist requiring assistance in securing studio space, there are grants available from the federal government, businesses and nonprofit organizations. Individual artists, state and local governments, schools and businesses may be able to get funding for art.
Instructions
1. Define what you require art funding for. Take the time to outline how the funding will be used and why you require funding for the project.
2. Research the art-funding options available. The National Endowment for the Arts website (arts.gov) lists all federal art-funding opportunities available. The Arts and Healing Network website (artheals.org) features a complete listing of art grants available. Americans for the Arts website (artusa.org) offers grant overviews and guides for securing government grants. Contact your local art galleries and organizations to inquire about any funding options they may have available. Review all the funding options available and narrow your options down to the funding programs that align with your objectives and that you are eligible for.
3. Register on U.S. Government Grants website (grants.gov) if you think you will apply for any federal grants. The registration process can take several weeks, so register in advance of submitting an application.
4. Submit the grant application. Carefully read all the information pertaining to the grant and follow the directions provided in the application. Take care to write legibly and avoid spelling errors. Provide all the supporting information required. Be prepared to submit a fact sheet, proposal summary, budget, and proposal narrative outlining the project purpose and the long- and short-range plans for the art project. Artists may need to submit a portfolio along with their funding request.
5. Follow up on the grant application process by visiting the U.S. Government Grant website for federal grants or by contacting the nonprofit organization to which you applied for a grant.
