Best Arts Grants for Nonprofits in Idaho

Idaho arts, education, cultural, environmental, and community organizations can request in-kind support such as event vouchers and garden memberships to enhance public programming. Idaho Botanical Garden prioritizes nonprofits, local organizations, and Treasure Valley schools focused on students, cultural arts, environmental stewardship, military families, first responders, and public events; requests must be submitted at least one month before the event.

Nonprofit organizations supporting arts, culture, education, health, human services, environment, recreation, or civic projects in Idaho Power’s southern Idaho and eastern Oregon service areas may be eligible for capital, operating, or program support. Idacorp Employee Community Services Fund especially benefits Idaho arts and cultural nonprofits through sponsorships, events, and other community contributions.

501(c)(3) nonprofits in Idaho and other western states can apply for the United States-Japan Foundation’s mini grants, awarding up to US $5,000 for Japanese arts and culture projects. Funding reimburses eligible costs like publicity, printing, artist honoraria, travel, shipping, and facility fees for performances, exhibitions, film screenings, lectures, or symposia.

Idaho arts and culture nonprofits and public institutions can receive up to US $750 to plan or deliver humanities-based public programs for out-of-school adults in Idaho. Idaho Humanities Council Action Grants fund projects like exhibits, local history initiatives, discussions, workshops, and digital or media programs that engage the public with history, culture, literature, and related fields.

Nonprofits, 501(c)(3) organizations, academic institutions, and government entities in Idaho can seek funding to install roadside markers celebrating local folktales, legends, and folklife traditions. Grants from William G Pomeroy Foundation help preserve community culture and heritage, which may benefit arts and culture nonprofits highlighting storytelling, music, crafts, and other traditional arts.

Nonprofit organizations, public educational institutions, and government entities in southeastern Idaho can receive funding to support arts programming, education, and local artists. Idaho Community Foundation provides Idaho arts groups with US $3,000 - US $10,000 to run performances, classes, exhibits, facility improvements, visiting-artist events, and artist training or scholarship opportunities in Bannock, Bingham, Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, and Power counties.

Arts and culture, education, health, and community service nonprofits, tribal entities, and select government institutions can seek more than US $50,000 from M J Murdock Charitable Trust to expand programs and add staff, primarily in the Pacific Northwest. Idaho arts organizations planning strategic growth in programs or staffing may be strong candidates.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and similar organizations serving Teton Valley, Idaho can apply for Teton Springs Foundation grants up to Up to US $20,000 to support arts and culture projects. Grants fund direct project costs with measurable results and broad community impact, and may also support related education, recreation, health, and human services initiatives.

Idaho nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and tax-exempt religious entities can apply for Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation pooled-fund grants of US $20,000 - US $35,000 to support arts, culture, and other community programs in southwestern Idaho. Funding can back cultural arts, education, environment, health, basic needs, or rural community projects across eligible counties.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public entities, and tribes supporting arts and culture in Idaho’s eligible counties can seek US $2,500 - US $15,000 to build, expand, or sustain programs and capital projects. Innovia Foundation’s Community Grant Program also supports capacity building that strengthens inclusive, vibrant communities across its 20-county Inland Northwest region.

The Arts Idaho: Arts Education Annual Grant, provided by the Idaho Commission on the Arts, offers up to $10,000 for K-12 educational projects that integrate effective arts practices. This grant emphasizes enhancing teaching methods and learning experiences while requiring a 1:1 match. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and local government entities. The program aims to enrich Idaho's cultural landscape by supporting innovative arts education initiatives, ensuring professional artists are compensated and fostering creativity among students.

Idaho arts nonprofits, government units, and schools offering public arts programs can use this annual grant to support ongoing artistic programming and organizational development in Idaho. Idaho Commission on the Arts funds organizations whose primary purpose is producing, presenting, or supporting the arts, with at least three years of program history and paid professional artists and administrators.

Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering literacy, arts, or STEAM education programs can receive US $500 - US $5,000 to expand or implement direct-service projects. Grants from Bessie Minor Swift Foundation support reading and writing, language, science, and interdisciplinary initiatives, including arts-related enrichment for preschool through secondary students in Ada and Canyon Counties.

Nonprofit organizations, schools, and secular community programs serving Teton County, Idaho and/or Alta, Wyoming can apply for competitive grants supporting arts, culture, education, environment, recreation, social services, and more. Grants from Community Foundation of Teton Valley offer up to US $5,000 for programs, capital projects, equipment, operations, and capacity building that benefit the local community.

Publicly supported 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public agencies in eastern Idaho seeking fixed assets for arts and cultural projects can apply for CHC Foundation’s twice-yearly grants. With a mission to improve quality of life, CHC Foundation provides Idaho arts and culture organizations with funding for one-time, innovative projects across its ten-county service area.

Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, youth organizations, and certain public entities can apply for Pacific Power Foundation’s Education/STEM grants, with awards up to US $10,000. Funding supports K–12 and higher education, STEM initiatives, literacy, teacher development, workforce readiness, youth development, and related programs, which may benefit arts organizations with educational or youth-focused components.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public entities, and tribes in North Idaho can seek arts and culture, education, youth, and community program funding through Innovia Foundation’s Equinox Foundation Grant, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000. Idaho arts nonprofits serving Bonner and Boundary counties may be especially well positioned for this opportunity.

Idaho arts and culture nonprofits, along with other community-focused 501(c)(3) organizations, can access funding through BECU Foundation’s People Helping People Awards to support work in areas like arts access, education, basic needs, and community development. Eligible nonprofits must directly impact select Idaho counties and be nominated by a BECU member for awards up to US $50,000.

Idaho 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public entities seeking flexible operating support can apply for general funding from the Idaho Community Foundation, with awards up to US $25,000. Focused on arts and culture and other impact areas, this Northern Region cycle serves organizations in ten eligible counties working to strengthen Idaho communities.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities in eastern Idaho can seek funding for arts and culture, community benefit, education, environment, health, or housing projects through the Forever Idaho Regional Grant Program. Grants from Idaho Community Foundation help Idaho organizations with awards up to US $25,000 for programs serving Bannock, Bonneville, Teton, and other eligible counties.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, educational institutions, youth groups, cultural organizations, and health and human services agencies in Idaho can apply for PacifiCorp Foundation’s community enhancement and environmental respect grants. Grants from PacifiCorp Foundation help Idaho arts and culture nonprofits fund projects like community centers, libraries, museums, parks, trails, gardens, and natural resource conservation, with awards up to US $10,000.

Idaho 501(c)(3) presenters, tribal governments, public agencies, and higher education institutions can apply for Creative West’s TourWest grants, awarding US $2,000 - US $3,000 to present touring performers or literary artists. Funding supports artist fees, travel, facilities, accessibility, marketing, and related administration for regional touring in the Western U.S., with priority for smaller and rural organizations.

The Forever Idaho Regional Grant Program, managed by the Idaho Community Foundation, connects donors with community needs to foster impactful solutions. Established in 1988, this program supports various initiatives across Idaho, including arts, education, health, and housing stability. Grants are available for diverse operating expenses, allowing nonprofits to address pressing local issues effectively. The program emphasizes community-driven philanthropy and adapts to the evolving requirements of Idaho's communities.

Nonprofit 501(c) organizations and public institutions in Southwest Idaho can receive US $5,000 - US $10,000 to run short-term, high-impact projects for children and youth, including arts and cultural programs. The Claude R. & Ethel B. Whittenberger Foundation supports education, youth development, health, recreation, and youth involvement in the arts across eligible Idaho counties.

Idaho arts and culture nonprofits can seek funding for cultural, artistic, and recreational programs that engage communities and enrich creative expression. Focused on community engagement and other priority areas, the Foster Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations located in or serving the Pacific Northwest, including Idaho, through long-term philanthropic partnerships.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts and culture organizations in Idaho communities served by Pacific Power and Rocky Mountain Power can apply for grants up to US $10,000 to support festivals, museums, music, theater, and visual arts projects. Grants from PacifiCorp Foundation help cultural enrichment groups, youth organizations, and educational institutions strengthen local arts programming.

Idaho 501(c)(3) arts and culture nonprofits, cultural enrichment groups, and related organizations serving Rocky Mountain Power communities can seek funding for performing and visual arts, historic preservation, and cross-cultural education projects. Rocky Mountain Power Foundation awards US $2,000 - US $5,000 grants in an arts and culture cycle with applications due September 15.