Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How many grants do state arts agencies give out each year?

Answer: In fiscal year 2006 state arts agencies awarded 26,150 grants totaling over $270 million in 5,451 communities. Approximately 18% of these grants went to organizations for general operating support and 11.5% went to individual artists.

For More Information: Check out NASAA’s 2008 Funding and Grantmaking Report for more information on state arts agency funding and grantmaking statistics. For specific information on grantmaking in your state, contact Angela Han.