Some government organizations will offer grants to artists through the National Endowment for the Arts. Private foundations also offer grants to a variety of writers, artists and performers.
The type of grant available is determined by the type of artist applying for the grant. There are many private foundations that fund grants for sculptors, painters and performance artists.
The artist must meet the goals of the foundation to be considered for a grant. Some common goals of foundations include world peace, innovation and promotion of multiculturalism.
The size of the grant available will vary depending on the size of the particular project or the foundation itself. Grants as low as $500 and as high as $50,000 are available.
Artist grants are available on the local, state and national level. Many smaller grants are available through local government or community organizations to help beautify the city with art.