Arts, Culture & Humanities Grants Coming Up in November

November brings a strong month for arts and culture nonprofits, with opportunities ranging from community-centered creative work to professional touring programs and staff wellness support. Whether you're rooted in a specific region or running a national initiative, these funders are actively looking to invest in the work you're doing. The key is to start conversations now, before the deadlines arrive.

W.M. Keck Foundation: Grant for Southern California Nonprofits Serving Youth and Underserved Communities

The W.M. Keck Foundation supports arts projects in Los Angeles County that strengthen youth development and enrich under-resourced communities. They're looking for innovation and long-term impact, and they fund only multi-year grants with a minimum request of $100,000. If you're in Southern California and your arts work centers on low-income or special needs populations, this is worth a serious conversation. Deadline: November 1. Apply here

Sparkplug Foundation: Grant for Grassroots Nonprofits in Education, Organizing, or Music

Sparkplug Foundation funds start-ups and new projects in music, education, and community organizing, with a strong emphasis on grassroots leadership. They actively encourage applications from BIPOC-led, women-led, disability-led, and LGBTQ+-led organizations. If you're a newer nonprofit or launching a new program in music or arts-centered education, this funder's values align with grassroots innovation. Deadline: November 1. Apply here

Community Foundation of Howard County: Grant for Community-Serving Nonprofits

The Community Foundation of Howard County offers flexible operational support to nonprofits across arts and culture, among other sectors. These are unrestricted grants that help you carry out your mission, and they're available in two tiers based on your budget size. If you're in Howard County and need general operating support, this is a straightforward opportunity. Award amount: up to $37,500. Deadline: November 2. Apply here

Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation: Grant for Nonprofits Supporting Staff Wellness and Team Development

The Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation funds one-time grants for staff retreats, wellness programming, professional development, and leadership coaching. They focus on nonprofits serving Contra Costa County, especially those working in arts and culture, children and families, or education. If your team is stretched thin and you've been thinking about investing in their wellbeing, this funder makes that possible. Award amount: up to $10,000. Deadline: November 2. Apply here

Maine Humanities Council: Grant for Community Arts & Humanities Nonprofits in Maine

The Maine Humanities Council supports community projects that blend arts and humanities, from exhibitions and performances to film and public discussions. They want to see strong artist involvement, community partnerships, and broad public outreach, especially to audiences new to the work. Organizations serving or led by communities historically under-resourced in the arts are especially encouraged. Award amount: up to $1,000. Deadline: November 3. Apply here

Arts Midwest: Grant for Midwestern Nonprofits Hosting Touring Artists

Arts Midwest funds nonprofits across the Midwest that bring professional artists from outside their state for performances, exhibitions, and workshops. This is about facilitating interstate artistic exchange and bringing high-quality creative programming to communities that might not otherwise access it. If you're a Midwestern nonprofit looking to host touring work, this funder is built for you. Award amount: up to $10,000. Deadline: November 4. Apply here

Greater Lowell Community Foundation: Grant for Youth-Serving Nonprofits Partnering with Community Artists

The Greater Lowell Community Foundation funds youth-serving nonprofits that embed a professional artist on-site for sustained creative programming. The model is relationship-centered: a minimum of 8 hours per week over at least 10 weeks, supported by an implementation toolkit and outcomes framework. This is for nonprofits in the Greater Lowell area working toward youth wellness and belonging through creative expression. Award amount: up to $10,000. Deadline: November 5. Apply here

These opportunities reflect a real shift in how funders are thinking about arts and culture work: less about one-off events, more about sustained relationships, staff sustainability, and access for communities historically left out of the conversation. If you see a funder here whose values align with yours, reach out and let us know. We're always tracking which relationships matter most to the nonprofits we work with.

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