Here are some grants that support art-related programs and projects aimed at benefiting communities:
- National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grants
- Provides funding for a variety of arts-related initiatives, including community engagement, education, and creative placemaking.
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- ArtPlace America – Community Development Investments
- Funds projects that integrate arts and culture into community development efforts.
- Focused on improving social, physical, and economic outcomes.
- The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts
- Supports innovative and experimental visual arts projects, especially those with a community focus.
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- Local Arts Agency Grants
- Many cities and counties provide grants for local artists and art organizations to support community-beneficial programs.
- Example: The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture’s Civic Partners program.
- Creative Capital Grants
- Provides support for individual artists creating groundbreaking work that impacts communities.
- Includes mentoring and professional development.
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- Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge
- Funds temporary public art projects that address civic issues and engage communities.
- Grantmakers in the Arts (GIA)
- Provides resources and funding for diverse and inclusive art programs, particularly those advancing social justice.
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- State Arts Councils and Agencies
- Most states have arts councils offering grants for community-based projects.
- Example: The California Arts Council and its Creative Corps Program.
- Arts Midwest Grant Programs
- Supports arts programming, creative community projects, and public engagement through the arts.
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- Puffin Foundation
- Supports underrepresented artists and those using art to promote social justice.
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