How much funding does Dance Touring Initiative (DTI) provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Dance Touring Initiative (DTI)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Dance Touring Initiative (DTI) offered?

Dance Touring Initiative (DTI) runs on a twice a year cycle.

Who has received Dance Touring Initiative (DTI) funding?

South Arts Inc's IRS filings list 28 awards under this program (2019–2020). Recent recipients include East Carolina University (Greenville, NC), $5,800 in 2020; Madisonville Community College (Madisonville, KY), $5,800 in 2020; Rivercenter (Columbus, GA), $5,800 in 2020.

Dance Touring Initiative (DTI)

South Arts Inc

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “First two cycles connected over 30,000 audience members throughout the South”

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Performing arts presenters and venues throughout the South
Arts centers and theaters
Contact: Nikki Estes, Program Director; Suzette M.
Surkamer, Executive Director; South Arts Inc, southarts.org

Overview

Funder: South Arts Inc (with funding from National Endowment for the Arts)

Geographic Scope: Nine-state region in the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and additional states)

Purpose: Competitive and intensive three-year program supporting performing arts presenters throughout the South to develop rich selections of modern dance and contemporary ballet performances, workshops, and audience engagement activities

Program Duration: Three-year intensive program

Support Provided:

Professional development for arts presenters
Residency planning visits with artistic directors from major national dance companies
Financial support for educational programming and public performances
Access to network and learning community among dance presenters

Key Details:

Connects audiences with touring modern dance and contemporary ballet companies
First two cycles connected over 30,000 audience members throughout the South
Third cohort (announced 2015) included 10 new arts presenters
Total of 26 active arts presenters in initiative as network and learning community
Enables organizations to expand community partnerships
Helps develop larger and stronger audience bases

Eligible Applicants:

Performing arts presenters and venues throughout the South
Arts centers and theaters

Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from South Arts Inc's IRS filings)

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC · 2020

$5,800
Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, KY · 2020

$5,800
Rivercenter

Columbus, GA · 2020

$5,800
Coker University

Hartsville, SC · 2020

$5,800
Douglas Manship Sr Theater Complex Holding

Baton Rouge, LA · 2020

$5,800

28 grants in South Arts Inc's 2019–2020 filings reference “Dance Touring Initiative” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What South Arts Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 233
Total given: $9.25M
Median grant: $36K
Range: $5,000–$130K

By dollars: North Carolina 8%, Georgia 5%, Florida 4%. Top recipient cities: Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Durham, NC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.