474 Ohio Grants for Arts and Culture

474 Arts and Culture Grants for Ohio

Discover grants supporting arts and cultural initiatives, including those for artists, performing arts, music, and dance. Additional funding covers visual arts, graphic arts, theatre, written works, and film. Grants are also available for accessible arts and cultural activities, museum programs, arts education, and career advancement in the arts.

Arts funding looks different depending on who's applying, from individual artist fellowships to museum capital campaigns. The recipient, location, and funding source filters above help match your project to the right list. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for creative projects, from artist fellowships to museum campaigns.

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Grants to Ohio Artists to Promote Creative Growth and Development

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio amateur and emerging artists in eligible locations to promote artistic development. Funding is intended to advance the projects and creative growth of artists across disciplines who are part of the local creative community. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214905
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Applicants for Latin Music Research

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and individuals for research on Latin music and culture. Funding is intended for historical research, anthropology, documentation of music traditions, and stud...

GrantWatch ID#: 153344
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Applicants for Latin Music Preservation and Archives

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and individuals for preserving and archiving Latin music heritage. Funding is intended to preserve original media and source materials, support historically, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231814
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Art Students and Emerging Artists for Career Developm...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International art students and emerging artists to pursue career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended for individuals specializing in the areas of printmaking, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 198351
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Grants to Ohio Agencies for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Ohio community agencies for historical preservation projects. Funding is intended for activities related to historical preservation, including internships, property renovations, guideline development, training, and programs that benefit underserved or un...

GrantWatch ID#: 200191
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Grants to USA BIPOC Deaf Artists for Career Development

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA and territories BIPOC deaf and hard of hearing artists for career development. Established and emerging artists may apply. Eligible disciplines include performing, media, literary, tactile, and visual. Priority is for applicants who have a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216572
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Prize to a USA Individual Artist or Team of Artists for the Creation of Outdoor Artwork

Deadline: 08/28/26

Prize of $10,000 to a USA individual artist or team of artists for the creation of outdoor artwork. Artists will participate in a competition to produce a vibrant wall mural. Eligible proposals for artwork should be appealing to local business owners, residents, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222297
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Black Artists to Develop New Creative Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of $2,500 and in-kind support to USA and territories Black artists, journalists, and scholars to develop new projects. In addition to funding, awardees will receive mentorship and support from organization staff and advisors. Funding is intended for journal...

GrantWatch ID#: 222541
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Opportunity for USA Individuals and Entertainers to Volunteer at a Holiday Event

Deadline: 08/28/26

Opportunity for USA and territories individuals and entertainers to volunteer at a prestigious government holiday event. Volunteers are needed to assist with decorating or to perform at open houses during the event. Entertainers include musical groups and performe...

GrantWatch ID#: 223177
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Grants to Ohio and West Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants to Ohio and West Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of youth, teachers, community development, culture, seniors, veterans, and food insecurity. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 214838
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, animal welfare, children, economic development, education, the environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 130383
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Grants for Ohio Nonprofits to Create or Expand Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in the funding source's service area to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Focus areas include health, education, arts, culture, social services, economic development, civic affairs, and humanities. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 161756
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for families, children, and young adults in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas: health, social services, education, and community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 180124
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Opportunity to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Participate in a Writing Residency

Deadline: 08/31/26

Opportunity to USA, Canada, and International individuals and pairs to participate in a writing residency program. This opportunity is open to beginners as well as seasoned writers. Residencies vary in length from two weeks to three months, and the length should m...

GrantWatch ID#: 198536
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Grants to Alabama and Ohio Nonprofits for Programs to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alabama and Ohio nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in the funding source's service areas. Programs and projects must fall into one of the following funding priorities: basic needs, arts and education, and mental health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204177
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Grants to USA Museums and Historic Sites to Host Internships for Underrepresented Students

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA museums and historic sites to host internships in the arts for high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented communities. This program is intended to provide mentorship, training, networking, and professional developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 215916
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Visual Artists for Project Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International visual artists for project support. The purpose of the grant program is to support the completion of current projects or the creation of new projects that focus on exploring the relationship between contemporary a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222233

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Low-Income Populations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit low-income residents. Funding is intended to support proposals in the focus areas of education, healthcare, economic independence, and cultural activities. Priority...

GrantWatch ID#: 150806

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Community Programs and Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community programs and capital projects that meet the needs of local residents. Priority is given to projects that foster the development of responsible young people in the community. Eligible organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 158321

Fellowship to an Ohio African American Artist in Eligible Locations to Produce Visual Art Proj...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowship of $15,000 to an Ohio African American artist in eligible locations to develop visual arts projects and participate in outreach activities that benefit the local community. The fellowship will recognize a professional artist who produces work that is ro...

GrantWatch ID#: 159776

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Publish Non-Fiction Books

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to assist in the production of non-fiction books in a wide range of interest areas. Funding is intended for books addressing art, cultural history, conservation, architecture, the city, public issues,...

GrantWatch ID#: 160029

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Lives of Local Children

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children living in eligible locations. Applicants are requested to contact the Funding Source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173141

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Communities to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of education, health, social services, arts and humanities, conservat...

GrantWatch ID#: 174600

Awards to Ohio Artists to Recognize Exceptional Achievement Across a Range of Artistic Discipl...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards of $5,000 to Ohio artists to recognize exceptional achievement across a range of artistic disciplines. Applications will be considered in disciplines including but not limited to choreography, crafts, fiction/non-fiction, media arts, poetry, and photography.

GrantWatch ID#: 178200

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Artworks Made of Glass

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and exhibitions that promote the appreciation and development of artworks made of glass. Funding may be used for exhibitions, brochures, catalogs, curatorial stipends, videos, and visiting artist residencies. Prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 179496

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Japanese Language Education Events and Competitions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for Japanese language education events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to motivate large numbers of Jap...

GrantWatch ID#: 180655

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include civic and community affairs, human services, arts, culture, and humanities, conservation and environment, healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 180886

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of arts and humanities, health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 181300

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Areas for Programs and Projects t...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools in eligible areas for programs and projects that benefit local communities, with an emphasis on underserved populations. Funding is intended for activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 204891

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Related to Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for research related to visual arts projects. Funding is intended for projects that make an original contribution to the field of contemporary visual arts. Special consideration will be given to projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204969

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research in Humanities Fields

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for interdisciplinary research and collaboration in humanities fields. The program is a year-long residential fellowship in New York. Eligible applicants hold PhDs and are currently working on topics related t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205184

Grants to USA Young Musicians for Costs Associated with Studying Classical Music

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA young musicians for costs associated with studying classical music. Funding is intended to offset the financial costs of expenses including but not limited to instruments, camp tuition, private lessons, and audition travel. The grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 206604

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects Related to Sc...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects related to sculpture. Applicants must register in the portal prior to applying. Eligible grant categories include research and development; acquisitions and collections; ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213860

Grants to USA Publishers and Translators for English Translations of French Literature

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to USA publishers, authors, and translators to recognize quality English translations of contemporary French literature. Funding is intended to cover publishing and translation expenses for fiction, nonfiction, comics, poetry, and children's...

GrantWatch ID#: 218743

Grants to USA Publishers to Obtain the Rights to Publish French Works in the US

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to €5,000 to USA publishers to obtain the rights to publish French works in the US. Publishers can seek the rights to French non-fiction, children's literature, comic works, and fiction for translation into English. Preference will be shown for publ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221369

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for the production of visual arts projects. Funding is intended for the development and presentation of temporary and experimental new works that provide opportunities for artists. Examples of eligible project...

GrantWatch ID#: 227050

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projexts in the focus areas of arts and culture, civic benefit, education, environment, health, housi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228926

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Fantasy Writers for Assistance in Times of Crisis

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International fantasy and science fiction writers for assistance in times of crisis. Funding is intended to provide emergency support to speculative story writers. The goal of the funding program is to help creators of fantasy, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 231007

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artistic Organizations, First Nations, Theaters, and ...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artistic groups and organizations, First Nations, theaters, and publishers to translate Canadian dramatic and literary works. Funding is intended for activities that support the translation of theater and literary works to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177884

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Enhance the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and churches for programs that enhance the well-being of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address critical issues in the community. Programs must benefit citizens ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179639

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Teachers to Enhance STEAM Learning

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers to enhance classroom excellence, innovation, and activities related to STEAM fields. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, fie...

GrantWatch ID#: 185180

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Programming to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228579

Prize to a USA Young Writer to Recognize Outstanding Works of Fiction

Deadline: 09/03/26

Prize of $10,000 to a USA young writer to recognize outstanding works of fiction. The prize will recognize a novel, a collection of short stories, or a graphic novel authored by a writer aged 35 or younger. The purpose of the award is to foster the careers of youn...

GrantWatch ID#: 229160

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community development, social services, democracy and civic participation, education, and hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 135007

Grants to USA Artists to Support the Creation of Musical Theater

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA individual artists and teams of artists to showcase their work and further their creative projects. Funding is intended to support emerging and mid-career musical theater artists who are creating new, fully producible stage works. Eligible artists in...

GrantWatch ID#: 161634

Grants to Ohio Organizations, Agencies, Groups, and Artists for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ohio arts organizations, groups, governmental agencies, and individual artists for arts and cultural projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities that include, but are not limited to, collaborative mural ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197498

Grants to Ohio Artists to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio artists in eligible locations to promote career development. Funding is intended to help artists advance their work, elevate the quality and raise the profile of artistic work in the region, and assist artists in achieving their arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 210578

Grants to USA Theatre Companies to Present the Works of American Playwrights

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA theatre companies to present the works of American playwrights. Funding is intended for national tours, regional debuts, education initiatives, audience development, and other activities that will advance the work of under-presented and/or unknown Am...

GrantWatch ID#: 231934

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Tech Nonprofits to Participate in a Business De...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 180072

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual Artist, Group, or Nonprofit to Recognize C...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual artist, artist group, or nonprofit organization to recognize creativity in contemporary sculpture. Funding is intended to honor applicants who advance and broaden the field. Priority will be given to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 196235
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