Last updated June 22, 2026
There are currently 109 active grants for dance in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Annual Cross-Border Scholarships Organization: Council for Canadian American Relations Geographic Scope: Cross-border (Canada-US) Focus Areas: - Music - Dance - Visual arts Eligibility: Students in…
Archiving and Preservation Fellowship Program Status: Active program with periodic application cycles Geographic Scope: National (United States) Program Description: Pairs library science students…
Arrow Street Arts Fund Funder: Cambridge Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Cambridge, MA Overview: Fund supporting local performing arts organizations. Introduced in January 2023 and awards…
Art Ventures Individual Artist Grants Funder: The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Program Status: Active since 1990 Geographic Scope: Northeast Florida (Duval County and surrounding…
Artist Fellowships Overview: Recognizes artistic excellence and honors the work of seasoned artists, advances the work of mid-career artists, and nurtures the work of developing artists. Geographic…
Artist Support Grants Overview: Direct funds for individual artists' projects, needs, and creative opportunities in all artistic disciplines. Encourages creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and…
Overview Special Arts Grants Special Arts Grants are awarded to anchoring arts and culture nonprofit organizations that have annual budgets between $750,000 and $2 million; produce and present new…
Arts Alive Awards Purpose: 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…
Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP)…
Arts Vibrancy Endowment’s- Individual Artist Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juneau Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 05, 2025 Summary The Arts Vibrancy…
ASTR Jessica Berson Dance Research Assistance Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society for Theatre Research Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The ASTR Jessica…
BDA R&R Fellowship (Rehearsal and Retreat Fellowship) Funder: Boston Dance Alliance Funding Source: Aliad Fund at The Boston Foundation Geographic Scope: Boston area Focus Areas: Support for…
Boston Dance Alliance Dance Relief Fund Funder: Boston Dance Alliance Status: One-time emergency fund (launched April 1, 2020) Background: Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to support dancers,…
Boston Dancemakers Residency Funder: Boston Dance Alliance & Boston Center for the Arts Status: Ongoing program (at least through 2019-2020) Geographic Scope: Boston-area choreographers Focus Areas:…
Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF) Status: Applications are now closed. Overview: The Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF) seeks to support the development of new ideas and the production of new work…
Bronx Cultural Visions Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Bronx Cultural Visions Fund Grant supports the…
Bronx Dance Fund Status: Applications are now closed. Overview: The Bronx Dance Fund seeks to nurture the development of artists and organizations that comprise the field of dance in the Bronx.…
CCAC Scholarship Program Overview: CCAC's scholarship program was designed to give everyone the opportunity to take classes at CCAC. Scholarships are offered each session, with funding based on…
Chance to Dance Teaching Artist Program Funder: Ballet Wichita Inc (Wichita, KS) Overview: Chance to Dance is Ballet Wichita's outreach program that brings high-quality dance and movement education…
Chicago Dance Month Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Arts Council Agency Amount: US $350 - US $500 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Chicago Dance Month Grant, a flagship initiative by…
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.
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.
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.