Grants for Dance Nonprofit Organizations

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 103 active grants for dance nonprofit organizations in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 60 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 103; from 72 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$21K
Total listed funding: $12.9M; across 60 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 2; 2 with a published date

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Louis Padovano Grants The Lotos Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies The Lotos Foundation awards organizational grants to not-for-profit organizations based in the New York City metropolitan area who offer outstanding arts and science programs, free-of-charge, to middle-school and high school students from…	~December	Varies
IDTANA Academic Scholarship Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America - Southern Region Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies To recognize the accomplishments of dancers who excel both competitively/artistically and academically.	~January	Varies
New York City Dance Rehearsal Space Subsidy Program (RSS) Dance Service New York City Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The RSS Program makes affordable rehearsal space available to dance makers in critical need to support the creation and development of their work.	Not published	Varies
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Student Scholarships Grant Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Student Scholarships are designed to promote youth involvement in the arts. Funded by the Juneau Community Foundation, these scholarships support students pursuing music, visual arts, dance, and writing.	Not published	Varies
UMEZ Mertz Gilmore Seed Fund for Dance Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $5K Created in partnership with the Mertz Gilmore Foundation to reach deeply into the Uptown dance community in search of talented artists and organizations not usually eligible for other grants.	Not published	$5K
East Bay Fund for Artists East Bay Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The East Bay Fund for Artists supports local artists and arts organizations in the East Bay to create new and diverse works of art.	Not published	Varies
Morgan Judd Foundation Direct Scholarship Program Morgan Judd Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K Beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, the Morgan Judd Foundation established a scholarship program providing $7,500 academic scholarships to deserving undergraduate students.	Not published	$8K
UMEZ Arts Engagement Grant (UMAE) Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
Bronx Cultural Visions Fund Grant The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Bronx Cultural Visions Fund Grant supports the live performing arts in the Bronx by funding new project development for individual artists, collectives, and nonprofit organizations in theater, music, and dance.	Not published	Up to $20K
Arts Alive Awards Summit Artspace · Foundation Not published · Varies Summit Artspace's Arts Alive Awards celebrate and recognize contributions to local arts and culture, honoring gifted artists, art educators, and change-making advocates and volunteers.	Not published	Varies
The Morgan Fund: Performing Arts Grants Seattle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Morgan Fund, a donor-advised fund at Seattle Foundation, is inviting proposals for its 2025-2026 grant cycle focused on performing arts, particularly dance and theatre.	Not published	Up to $25K
The Allegro Fund Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Allegro Fund Grant, established by The Dayton Foundation, supports performing arts organizations in Dayton, honoring Hermene Louise Schwarz's legacy. This fund aims to enrich the community through dance, theater, and music.	Not published	Varies
National Emergency Grants for Dancers (Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grant) The Arts Council Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K One-time emergency grants for dancers anywhere in the US in dire financial emergency.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Dance Advancement Fund Grant Dance Service New York City Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K – $40K The Dance Advancement Fund, supported by the Howard Gilman Foundation and Ford Foundation, aims to empower dance-making organizations in the NYC area with budgets between $25,000-$250,000.	Not published	$6K – $40K
David Bledsoe Tieche Memorial Fund - Dance, Theatre or Music Education Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The David Bledsoe Tieche Memorial Fund, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation, supports projects in dance, theatre, and music education in Raleigh County.	Not published	Up to $3K
Boston Dancemakers Residency Boston Dance Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
National Dance Project (NDP) Travel Fund Grant New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The National Dance Project (NDP) Travel Fund offers financial support to U.S.-based presenters, curatorial staff, and residency directors, as well as current NDP artist grantees.	Not published	Up to $500
Debra C. Parmentola Scholarship - Dance Plus High School Debra C Parmentola Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
New & Experimental Works (NEW) Grant Program Kenneth Rainin Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Kenneth Rainin Foundation's NEW Grant Program offers essential funding of $5,000 to $30,000 to small and mid-sized arts organizations in the Bay Area.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Dance Residencies Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Artist residency program supporting choreographers and dance artists through sustained creative development and presentation opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Spokane Arts Grant Awards (SAGA) Spokane Arts Fund · Foundation Not published · $33K – $67K	Not published	$33K – $67K
Chicago Dance Month Grant Illinois Arts Council Agency · Foundation Not published · $350 – $500 The Chicago Dance Month Grant, a flagship initiative by See Chicago Dance, offers performance and teaching opportunities for dance artists and organizations.	Not published	$350 – $500
Junior Force Dance Program Scholarship The Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation offers scholarships to ensure equal inclusion in the Junior Force Dance Program for participants who may not have the financial means to register.	Not published	Varies
Pilot Program ODC · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pilot Program was originally created in 1990 to nurture the development of emerging choreographers.	Not published	Varies

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Grants for dance nonprofit organizations by the numbers

How deadlines work

Rolling or ongoing: 2 2%
Upcoming date published: 2 2%
Stated cycle, no date yet: 47 46%
No deadline published: 52 50%

Only 2 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.

Funders with the most open grants for dance nonprofit organizations

Dance Service New York City Inc 4 open
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc 4 open
Asian Cultural Council Inc 3 open
Boston Dance Alliance Inc 3 open
Danceusa 3 open
New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated 3 open

72 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 103 active grants for dance nonprofit organizations (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 4, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.

About grants for dance

Grants for dance support the creation and touring of new work, company operations, education, and artist development. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funds dance through its Grants for Arts Projects program, and the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) has long administered national dance touring support with backing from funders like the Doris Duke and Mellon foundations. State arts councils and private foundations provide additional production, fellowship, and operating support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for dance nonprofit organizations award?

Of the 103 grants for dance nonprofit organizations Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 60 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $3,000 and $21K. The largest is $6M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for dance nonprofit organizations?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are Dance Service New York City Inc (4), Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (4), Asian Cultural Council Inc (3), Boston Dance Alliance Inc (3), and Danceusa (3). In all, 72 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are grants for dance nonprofit organizations due?

Of 103 grants listed, 2 accept applications on a rolling basis, 2 have a published upcoming deadline, 47 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 52 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for dance?

Dance artists and companies can seek funding for creating new work, touring, production residencies, education programs, and operating costs. The NEA's Grants for Arts Projects supports dance projects, and national initiatives administered by regional arts organizations fund the creation and U.S. touring of new dance works. State arts councils and private foundations also offer choreographer fellowships and company support.

Who funds dance in the United States?

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the primary federal funder of dance, complemented by state arts councils and regional arts organizations like the New England Foundation for the Arts. Private funders such as the Doris Duke Foundation and the Mellon Foundation back dance creation, touring, and field-building, and community foundations support local companies and schools.

Are grants available to individual choreographers?

Yes. While many production and touring grants are awarded to companies and projects led by professional choreographers, individual artists can also pursue fellowships and awards from private foundations and service organizations. Independent choreographers without a nonprofit often apply through a fiscal sponsor or a presenting partner to access organizational funding.

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