Arts, Culture & Humanities Grants Coming in September

September brings a steady stream of opportunities for arts nonprofits, individual artists, and cultural organizations across the country. Whether you're running a touring performance program, preserving a historic site, or supporting emerging creatives in your community, this month's funders are actively looking to fund the work you do.

Houston Arts Alliance: Grant for Individual Artists and Nonprofits Supporting Cultural Tourism

Houston Arts Alliance funds individual artists, creatives, and nonprofits working at the intersection of arts and tourism. If your organization engages both visitors and residents while building on your region's cultural identity, this grant supports that strategic work. Up to $10,000 is available. The deadline is September 26. Apply here

United Arts of Central Florida: Grants for Artists, Nonprofits, and Educators in Central Florida

United Arts of Central Florida operates on a rolling deadline, so applications are accepted throughout the year. They fund individual artists, nonprofits, and educators across a range of priorities: community impact, creative placemaking, cultural tourism, and arts education. Grants up to $5,000 support work across Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. Apply here

Virginia Commission for the Arts: Touring Performance Grant for Virginia Arts Presenters

If your organization presents performances and wants to expand access to touring artists across Virginia, this program reimburses up to 50 percent of performance fees for artists on the state's official Touring Artist Roster. Performances must be at least 30 miles from the artist's home and open to the public. Rolling deadline. Apply here

Indiana Landmarks: Historic Preservation Grants and Loans for Indiana Nonprofits

Indiana Landmarks supports nonprofit organizations saving and restoring historic places across the state. Funding up to $500,000 covers architectural and engineering studies, organizational development, legal defense, education, and preservation of culturally significant sites, including Black heritage preservation. Rolling deadline. Apply here

Seattle Office of Arts & Culture: Small Grant for Individual Artists and Organizations

Seattle's arts office offers flexible grants designed to be accessible to individual artists, organizations, and teaching artists who may not qualify for larger programs. Up to $1,500 supports innovative projects across dance, music, theater, visual arts, and arts education. Rolling deadline. Apply here

Delaware Division of the Arts: Grants for Artists and Arts Organizations in Delaware

Delaware-based artists and arts organizations can access funding for general operations, specific projects, fellowships, and residencies. Grants up to $100,000 support a wide range of creative disciplines across the state. Rolling deadline. Apply here

Virginia Commission for the Arts: Capacity Building Grant for Virginia Arts Nonprofits

This grant helps Virginia arts organizations strengthen operations, artistic quality, and long-term sustainability through external expertise and professional development. Funding up to $1,500 covers short-term consultations on organizational challenges and staff or board attendance at conferences and training. Rolling deadline. Apply here

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