Best Grants for the Arts in Guam

Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Guam focusing on children, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary support from the Costco Foundation. Programs with clear community need and measurable outcomes may be competitive, and arts organizations serving youth or families through education or human services may be eligible.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and children’s health, education, development, or welfare worldwide, including Guam, can seek funding for direct-service programs, advocacy, and enrichment initiatives. With a mission to support young people’s well-being, Dan Paul Foundation provides up to US $15,000 for efforts such as child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, and refugee enrichment.

Early-stage, independent nonprofit and impact-first for-profit organizations in Guam working on innovative, scalable social impact solutions, including arts and culture, can apply for Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation’s support; awards up to US $300,000 over three years. Funding combines unrestricted capital with intensive capacity-building and a global peer community for organizations serving underserved populations.

Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience in Guam and worldwide can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, early-stage programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities through a year-round LOI-based process.

State Farm's Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants aim to enhance community safety, development, and education. Focused on long-term impact, they support initiatives in auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, and educational programs. Eligible recipients include nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities. However, funding is not available for individuals, religious programs, or organizations outside the U.S. By addressing critical community needs, these grants foster safer and more resilient neighborhoods.

Arts and culture nonprofits in Guam working within the U.S. may be eligible for William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants supporting impactful arts and science programming. Focus areas include arts education, artist training, STEAM initiatives, and major cultural institutions such as museums, theaters, symphonies, and performing arts centers, with awards typically more than US $100,000.

Mellon Foundation

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation was established in 1969 to strengthen, promote, and defend the arts and humanities as essential to democratic societies. Throughout our history, Mellon has held true to our founding commitments, secure in our conviction that the arts and humanities are essential to the health of a multivocal and democratic society. From our earliest days, we have aspired to build partnerships with our grantees, offering expertise and counsel in addition to funding

In recent years, Mellon has expanded on these core principles by actively prioritizing social justice across all of our grantmaking. This strategic shift builds on our long history of advocating for and investing in expanded access to higher education, humanities, and the arts, and addressing historical inequities in these fields. Our vision for Mellon’s future includes a focus on justice for all in all that we do—rooted in the Foundation’s long-held historic belief in the impact and power of the arts and humanities. At Mellon, we make grants to actively support communities and ideas that unlock the power in the arts and humanities that helps connect us all.

Humanities in Place Grant Program

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation actively works with our grantee partners and we are deeply immersed in the fields in which we invest. Our grants are designed to activate the spirit of learning through the creation and sharing of bold new ideas and the inspiration felt in art, expression, spaces, and scholarship. 

From Alaska to Guam and the Borderlands to the Midwest, America is a constellation of unique heritages, traditions, and stories. In communities of all sizes, people are striving to expand the ways we can understand and authentically engage with the history that is all around us. Our Humanities in Place grants fund place keepers, artists, institutions, and storytellers who shine a spotlight on historically overlooked sites, and the communities and stories that surround them. In doing so, they help broaden our shared understanding and open new paths to discover what unites us, what makes us unique, and what we can learn from one another.

The Labcorp Charitable Foundation, a private 501(c)(3) entity, aims to enhance healthcare access and education for all. With grant opportunities focusing on food programs, healthcare services for underserved populations, and STEM initiatives, it seeks to support community health and well-being. Organizations eligible for funding must be U.S.-based and hold tax-exempt status. Requests are reviewed biannually, in March and September, to foster impactful community projects.

Accredited charities running arts, culture, or other community-focused projects, including contemporary arts initiatives, may be eligible for philanthropic support that promotes sustainable development and engages Roche employees. Roche supports humanitarian, educational, environmental, and arts and culture programs worldwide through local affiliate offices, which fund organizations operating in the same country as the affiliate.

Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations serving marginalized communities worldwide can apply for Semnani Family Foundation support to advance health, education, and disaster relief initiatives. Groups in Guam working on human and social services or related community programs may be eligible if their work aligns with the foundation’s global focus on vulnerable populations.

Focused on charitable, scientific, medical, and educational work, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust invites Guam 501(c)(3) organizations to seek support for programs serving U.S.-based beneficiaries. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt and use awarded funds within the U.S., which may include Guam arts and culture initiatives that fit these priorities.

The Dudley T. Dougherty Foundation Grant supports nonprofit charitable organizations recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Revenue Code. Established in 2002, the foundation aims to empower groups committed to positive change, fostering respect for life and the environment. Their vision emphasizes collaboration for a better future, encouraging applicants to embody these values in their initiatives. With a focus on impactful projects, this grant is an opportunity for organizations striving to make a critical difference in our world.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near a TJX location that serve vulnerable families and children can apply for The TJX Foundation’s grants to support basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Guam arts and culture nonprofits may be eligible if their programs advance these community-focused priorities and meet TJX’s distance and eligibility requirements.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Guam seeking funding for environmental, human services, disaster relief, or other community programs can apply for unrestricted grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Focused on broad community and environmental needs, the Lawrence Foundation supports both program and general operating requests worldwide.

Arts and culture nonprofits in Guam can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support museums, cultural institutions, and performing arts or community programs. Grants from Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation help U.S.-based organizations, including those in Guam, fund youth, senior, disability, environmental, and other community-focused initiatives where modest awards have big impact.

The Spark Good: Strengthening Community Local Grants program by the Wal-Mart Foundation empowers local organizations through grants ranging from $250 to $5000. This initiative aims to enhance community welfare by supporting diverse projects, including animal shelters and educational programs. Eligible organizations must have a verified Spark Good account, ensuring funds are allocated effectively to meet local needs and foster community development. Together, we can create lasting impacts through small yet significant actions.

Arts and culture 501(c)(3) organizations in Guam can apply for Cowles Charitable Trust grants of up to US $10,000 to support programs or general operating costs in the arts, education, social justice, health, and related areas. National efforts that align with its mission and have broad support may also be considered.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Guam working in arts education, cultural enrichment, or broader community development can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s Community Grants to support programs and operations. Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. nonprofits with funding for cultural access, diverse artistic programming, and volunteer-driven initiatives that may benefit arts and culture organizations.

501(c)(3) nonprofits providing basic needs or economic mobility programs for youth and families in communities with Nordstrom stores can apply for unrestricted grants of US $5,000 - US $20,000. Nordstrom supports grassroots organizations across the U.S., and Guam arts and culture groups may be eligible if they meet these priorities and location criteria.

Nonprofit performing arts presenters in Guam can apply for Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Performing Arts Global Exchange, with US $1,500 - US $8,000 in fee support to present international artists. Eligible U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations and government or tribal entities host public performances and community engagements featuring curated artists from Portugal and Spain.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can seek the Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their preservation, education, or wellness work, including wildlife conservation, across the U.S., including Guam. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation support high-impact storytelling projects that highlight real-world change in communities.

Guam arts and culture nonprofits supporting youth development, education, housing, food security, or environmental stewardship can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. or equivalent charities in Canada, the United Kingdom, or Singapore, with grants ranging from US $30,000 - US $350,000.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community needs such as education, families, poverty relief, health, or humanitarian aid may be eligible for Robinson Foundation support in Guam and across the Southern region. Grants from Robinson Foundation help organizations with at least three years of activity deliver tangible, single-year program results rather than capital projects.

With a mission to support public and community art, the National Academy of Design provides Guam artists, designers, and arts or community nonprofits with funding to create or restore public murals. Eligible projects are on public or charitable buildings within U.S. jurisdictions, with awards of US $10,000 - US $40,000 for production and installation.

Guam arts and community presenters can access funding to bring touring performers and literary artists to local audiences through Creative West’s TourWest program. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribal governments, higher education institutions, and government units in the Western region receive US $2,000 - US $3,000 to cover artist fees, travel, facilities, outreach, and related touring costs.

The Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award honors exemplary nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that foster collaborative partnerships across sectors. Annually, a national competition showcases numerous organizations demonstrating impactful community partnerships. Six organizations receive recognition, including the Thomas J. Moran Award, which offers $100,000, and the Frances R. Hesselbein Award, granting $75,000. Since 1996, the award has acknowledged 262 partnerships, emphasizing Mutual of America's commitment to societal improvement through collaboration.

The Gupta Family Foundation Grant aims to empower disadvantaged individuals by providing financial support to organizations that foster self-reliance. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, the foundation offers grants ranging from $5,000 to over $250,000, prioritizing smaller organizations with a strong commitment to their missions. Eligibility typically includes US-based IRS 501(c)(3) entities, with operations extending to countries like India and Kenya. The foundation emphasizes mission alignment and effective resource allocation to ensure maximum impact.