Funding for Creative Places

Resource Hubs

Creative Placemaking Public Resources Guide 
Helps community development practitioners, artists, and arts and cultural organizations survey the landscape and decode the language of federal government funding opportunities that might support creative placemaking efforts.
 

HARD DEADLINES

Performing Arts Funding Grant Program | ETC — Deadline 8/31/2025

ETC supports the arts throughout the United States by awarding cash grants to non-profit performance groups.

Grants are limited to a maximum of $5,000 in order to distribute funding to a greater number of worthy organizations. Preference is given to organizations producing their own work rather than to hosting venues.

ROLLING DEADLINES

Community Possible Grant Program | The US Bank Foundation
Provides grants to nonprofit organizations in 25 states served by US Bank that advance the following funding priorities: Play, focusing on artistic and enrichment learning; Work, focusing on workforce education and economic prosperity; and Home, focusing on neighborhood stability and revitalization. This year, the foundation is moving to an invitation only application; however, it will accept letters of interest to identify organizations with unique and innovative programs that fit within its areas of interest.

RJE Sprout Fund | Russell J. Efros Foundation
Supports artists by providing the direct funds needed to complete projects in the next twelve months. Artists are also encouraged to apply for funds for projects that involve their communities (e.g., art classes, art therapy, outreach, and non-traditional projects).

Exelon Corporate Giving Program
Provides grants to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a proven track record in addressing key community needs. Funding priorities include education, the environment, arts and culture, and local programs and services. 

Voice, Creativity + Culture Grants | The Nathan Cummings Foundation
Supports arts organizations, religious and spiritually grounded activists and organizations, storytellers, and spiritual practices with a deep commitment to social justice and desire to shift perspectives by supporting new narratives that nurture empathy.