320 Wisconsin Grants for Arts and Culture

Grants of up to $7,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible regions for programs to address community needs. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the areas of the environment, community developme...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories artists for career protection and emergency preparedness. Funding is intended to assist craft artists at all stages of their careers. Eligible uses of funding include activities to help artists safeguard and protect their s...

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories tribal governments for projects to conserve culturally and environmentally significant properties. Funding is intended to provide tribes with the resources needed to acquire conservation easements on private land or con...

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions to foster the study and appreciation of historical American art. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that involve presentations of new studies on American art, the preservation and restoration of American art mast...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that have cultural, educational, benevolent, or charitable purposes. Pr...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth, ages 16 to 25, to pursue innovative ideas and projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Fundin...

Awards of $10,000 to Wisconsin women-identifying artists and artist collaboratives in eligible regions to recognize outstanding creativity. The award is intended to give recipients the ability to pursue intellectual, artistic, and professional activities. Applicants ma...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International scholar to recognize exceptional advances in research in law, the humanities, theology, and social sciences. Nominees may work in a particular discipline or work in a cross-disciplinary manner. The prize winner must have had a d...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International women artists to participate in a residency program in New York State. Eligible artists can be at any stage of their careers. In addition to housing and studio space, artists are provided with daily assistance from the fac...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a resident artist program in New York State. Eligible artists will teach students a variety of artistic techniques. The program provides artists with accommodations as well as assistance from stud...

Grant of up to $50,000 to a Wisconsin nonprofit organization or government entity for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that will have a major positive impact. Eligible applicants are those l...

Opportunity for USA poets and literary scholars to participate in a residency in a rural town in Massachusetts. Participants will receive a stipend of $4,000 and will promote and study poetry during their six-month stay at the residence. The purpose of the program is t...

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International print or online freelance journalist to acknowledge outstanding efforts in conflict zones. The award is intended to honor a journalist who has exhibited great determination in order to report on world events. The purpo...

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International journalist to honor excellence in local reporting under difficult circumstances. The award acknowledges outstanding print or online reporting and a demonstration of bravery while working in regions experiencing conflic...

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International local journalist, contributor, or expert to honor efforts to enhance news content in dangerous regions. The award is designed to acknowledge those whose local knowledge and guidance materially improved the impact, cont...

Opportunity for a USA artist or artist team to create an art installation for a library in Louisiana. The art piece must highlight the importance of the civil rights movement and social justice. Eligible uses of funds include research, materials, installation, and cons...

Opportunity for USA individuals to join a residency program for composers. The program is intended to support aspiring composers in the television, film, and video game industries. The program awards a cash prize as well as mentorship opportunities. Applicants must be ...

Grant of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International woman photographer to support ongoing work on a documentary project. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of what is needed to complete their projects. Funding is intended primarily for the pro...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments for professional development related to the preservation of humanities resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...

Awards of $50,000 to USA Native artists to recognize outstanding commitment to the arts. The purpose of this program is to honor established artists in a wide range of artistic disciplines who promote understanding of the cultural values and creative practices of their...

Grants of $30,000 to USA Native artists and Native-led arts organizations and collectives to support their productions. Mid-career artists may apply. Funding is intended for individuals who are actively involved in the creation of a live production. Examples of product...

Grants of $75,000 to USA Native-led community development and arts and culture organizations for programs to support Native artists. Funding is intended to strengthen the arts in Native communities. Applicants must be new to working with the funding source and may rece...

Opportunity for USA individuals, including artists, scholars, researchers, and scientists, to participate in a residency program and engage in creative projects. Residents are provided with 24-hour access to studios and other facilities. The PMRCAA program provides a r...

Grants of $55,000 to USA and territories Native-led arts organizations, artist collectives, and businesses for general operating support. Funding is intended to support Native arts and cultural organizations to strengthen their missions, foster growth, and increase org...

Award of $10,000 to a USA and territories individual, group, or organization to recognize exceptional work in preserving and protecting one or more of the First Amendment rights. The work must have been completed during the past calendar year. The award was established...

Grants to USA researchers paired with eligible arts organizations to conduct research on BIPOC-focused arts organizations. Funding is intended to investigate organizational well-being, to support early-career scholars, and to develop long-term collaborations between di...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit professional performing ensembles and presenting organizations to introduce contemporary American music to a broader audience. New applicants are required to create an account in the online portal prio...

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for projects that address shared challenges in both countries. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that strengthen relations between the United States and Japan and that focus on challenges such as climate chan...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artists or teams of artists to create public art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop artwork for publicly accessible exterior spaces that are free to attend and enjoy. The successful artists will devel...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals to preserve and/or restore American films in which women had held significant creative roles. Films can date from any period of time, and the women's roles can include performer, producer, editor, d...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to present professional music concert series in small to medium-sized cities and towns. The public spaces in which the concerts are to take place must be outdoors, easily accessible to a wide range of socioeconomic ...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and programs that benefit the community. Eligible proposals address educational, cultural, and civic and community needs. Funding is intended to promote Irish culture, education, music, and ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide the opp...

Award of $5,000 to a USA writer to recognize their contribution to public understanding and awareness of advances in medical science. Eligible writers must have published or broadcast an original body of work within the past five years. Work appearing in digital media ...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA organizations for amateur radio programs and initiatives. Preference will be given to proposals that are sustainable and expandable. Projects that include youth are encouraged, as well as projects with the support of the local community or...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe nonprofit organizations to build their brands. The program will provide web design and digital assistance to nonprofits to create an impact and reach target audiences. Eligible services include ...

Grant of $1,500 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for career and professional development in the area of interior design. Funding is intended to help the grantee expand their skills through academic or independent study. Eligible applicants are interior fur...

Grants to USA filmmakers and television producers to develop films and programs about Native American and Alaska Native cultures. Funds may be used for research and development, production, or post-production stages, and submissions must be appropriate for public telev...

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the product...

Grants of $500 to USA and Puerto Rico libraries and community organizations for programs to encourage Latino storytelling and literacy. Funding can be used for publicity, refreshments, materials, and to hire a storyteller for the family literacy program. The library or...

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to USA Native Indigenous youth filmmakers for the production of short films. Funding is intended to cover the production costs of short story films on the topics of health and wellness, science, education, art, climate and en...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to support immigrant artists in local communities. Funding is intended to promote diversity in the fields of arts, humanities, sciences, and education. Eligible organizations are those that work with immigrant commu...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or cultural or educational institution to host cohorts of exchange students from Africa. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to p...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states and markets for programs to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support vulnerable populations by addressing stable housing and empowering their communities. Eligible areas can be found in the fol...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International amateur artists to enter a competition for science fiction and fantasy illustrations. The purpose of the contest is to provide fledgling artists with professional feedback and to expose their artwork to a larger audience. ...

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization for a scholarly project fostering appreciation of the arts. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Examples of eligible projects include museum exhibitions, online databases, publications, and conservation projects. Projects should...

Opportunity for USA and Canada individuals to participate in a photography contest. Cash prizes of $1,000, $2,000, $5,000, and $10,000 will be awarded for photographs taken with smartphones. Photos will be judged on the basis of various criteria, including but not limi...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and municipalities in eligible counties to benefit local residents and address operational needs as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency. Consideration will be giv...

Grants of up to $8,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for a broad range of projects and programs that benefit communities within the State. Eligible activities are in the focus areas of education, athletics, and arts and culture. Funding is intended to support ch...

Grants to USA professional writers for critical financial support during times of economic difficulty. Funding is intended to assist journalists, poets, authors, translators, screenwriters, and playwrights who can demonstrate how the funds will help them address a shor...