Explore Arts Grants Nationwide

The Awesome Foundation distributes $1,000 micro-grants monthly around the world to individuals, groups, or organizations working on innovative, creative, community-based projects. No strings attached.

Eligible for: Individuals, groups, or organizations with a project idea

The grant aims to support creative projects that align with the objectives of the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Spain, focusing on areas such as climate action, education, security alliances, media literacy, and human rights. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, civil society groups, educational institutions, and individual citizens from Spain, Andorra, or the United States, with a demonstrated capacity to execute the proposed activities. Applications can be submitted via email to SpainPDGrants@state.gov, and projects must include an American element and be completed within 18 months of starting.

The grant aims to strengthen public diplomacy and people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Indonesia through educational, cultural, media, and informational programming that emphasizes shared values and promotes bilateral cooperation. Eligible applicants include U.S. and Indonesian non-profit organizations, governmental institutions, higher education institutions, and individuals or groups, while for-profit entities are not eligible. To apply, interested parties should reach out via email to JakartaPASGrants@state.gov for further information.

The grant aims to support programs that strengthen ties between the United States and Tunisia, focusing on cultural, educational, and professional exchanges that promote shared values and bilateral cooperation. Eligible applicants include individuals, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), and public or private educational institutions. To apply, proposals must align with the outlined priorities and follow the application instructions in the full announcement, which can be accessed through the provided contact email.

The Greening Youth Foundation (GYF) grant aims to hire four interns to assist in researching, programming, and sharing information about significant African-American figures in National Capital Parks-East. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding higher education institutions. The application process details are not provided, but interested parties can contact LaQuita Palmer for more information.

The grant aims to strengthen cultural ties between the United States and Italy through programs that promote shared values and bilateral cooperation, emphasizing American cultural elements and connections with U.S. experts or institutions. Eligible applicants include registered U.S. and Italian not-for-profit organizations, individuals, educational institutions, and governmental entities from both countries. To apply, interested parties should submit proposals aligned with the outlined funding priorities and strategic themes, although specific application procedures are not detailed in the description.

The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh's Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program aims to fund projects that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Cambodia through cultural and exchange programming. Eligible applicants include organizations and individuals with relevant experience, targeting specific audiences based on project focus. To apply, interested parties should follow the outlined procedures in the Annual Program Statement and can contact the Public Affairs Section at PASExchanges@state.gov for more information.

The U.S. Mission Türkiye is offering grants for projects that enhance U.S.-Türkiye relations through cultural programming, innovation, and cooperation in various priority areas such as shared security, economic prosperity, and combating adversarial influence. Eligible applicants include nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), private and public higher education institutions, and individuals, although organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and be registered on SAM.gov. Applications can be submitted via email to GrantsTurkey@state.gov.

The grant aims to strengthen ties between the United States and Italy through cultural and exchange programming that promotes shared values and bilateral cooperation, with a focus on specific priority areas such as climate, democracy, transatlantic security, economic prosperity, and countering disinformation. Eligible applicants include registered U.S. and Italian not-for-profit organizations, individuals, and educational institutions, with a preference for Italian NGOs or partnerships. To apply, applicants must submit a concept note via a provided online form or email by March 31, 2023, detailing their proposed program and objectives.

The AFCP Large Grants Program aims to support the preservation of significant cultural heritage sites, including ancient archaeological sites, historic buildings, and museum collections, through various conservation activities. Eligible applicants include foreign institutions of higher education, foreign organizations, foreign public entities, U.S. non-profit organizations (501(c)(3)), and U.S. institutions of higher education. For application details, interested parties can contact Jakarta PAS Grants via email at JakartaPASGrants@state.gov.

The Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2020 Small Grants Competition aims to support the preservation of cultural sites, objects, and traditional cultural expressions, with grants ranging from $10,000 to $200,000. Eligible applicants include reputable non-commercial entities such as NGOs, museums, and government entities, but not individuals or commercial organizations. Applications must be submitted electronically by December 5, 2019, to CairoAFCP@state.gov, and hard copies will not be accepted.

The U.S. Embassy Djibouti Public Diplomacy Section is offering funding through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program to support proposals that enhance cultural ties between the U.S. and Djibouti, focusing on programs that include an American cultural element. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, individuals, and educational institutions based in Djibouti, while for-profit entities are not eligible. Applications can be submitted via the forms available at grants.gov, and all proposals must adhere to specific formatting and content guidelines.