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 state and foundation sources and updated daily. 59 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 103; from 72 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$23K
Total listed funding: $12.9M; across 59 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 2; 3 with a published date

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Bronx Dance Fund The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Bronx Dance Fund seeks to nurture the development of artists and organizations that comprise the field of dance in the Bronx.	Not published	Up to $8K
Dance Advancement Fund (DAF) Dance Service New York City Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies DAF supports small-budget dance makers, catalyzing and supporting artistic development and to that end, contributes to the field's overall diversity, sustainability, and health.	Not published	Varies
Dance/USA Institute for Leadership Training (DILT) Danceusa · Foundation Not published · Varies DILT is a mentee-driven national dance mentorship and leadership development program designed to build leadership and resiliency skills of early-career dance leaders representing the vast scope of the national dance community.	Not published	Varies
New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant - Level 3 Funding Arts Council of New Orleans · Foundation Not published · $14K The New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant provides vital funding for nonprofit arts organizations in various disciplines including dance, music, and visual arts.	Not published	$14K
CWC Scholarship Program Chautauqua Women's Club Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chautauqua Women's Club provides scholarships to support exceptional students in dance, music, piano, theater, voice, and visual arts attending Chautauqua Institution's Schools of Performing and Visual Arts.	Not published	Varies
South Arts Presentation Grants South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This grant program is currently on pause.	Not published	Varies
Arts Vibrancy Endowment’s- Individual Artist Award Grant Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Arts Vibrancy Endowment’s Individual Artist Award supports artists residing in Juneau by funding specific short-term projects that enhance their creative work.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Grants Accelerator Program (GAP) World Arts West · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K Addresses historical inequities in private philanthropy and government funding sector. Provides tailored grant writing support to cultural dance companies.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Herb Alpert Foundation Emerging Young Artists Scholarships California State Summer School Arts Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $40K The CSSSA Foundation is the exclusive partner of the Herb Alpert Foundation Scholarships for Emerging Young Artists, a major funding program for college-level artists.	Not published	$3K – $40K
S. Hayes Robinson Memorial Dance Scholarship The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The family and friends of Samuel "Hayes" Robinson established this scholarship to honor the life of this talented man. Hayes graduated from Asheville High School in 1976 and attended the North Carolina School of the Arts.	Not published	Varies
Towson University Community Dance Center Towson University · State Not published · Varies Community Dance is an extension of the Department of Dance. The comprehensive curriculum, renowned faculty and highly trained instructors offer excellence in dance education for children, adults and professionals.	Not published	Varies
New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant - Level 1 Funding Arts Council of New Orleans · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant provides essential operating support to nonprofit arts organizations across various disciplines such as dance, music, and visual arts.	Not published	Up to $4K
Community Grants (CG) Program Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · $8K – $15K The Community Grants (CG) Program, offered by the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, supports nonprofit organizations in developing community-based cultural programs, including various artistic disciplines.	Not published	$8K – $15K
Fordney Foundation Grant Fordney Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Fordney Foundation Grant supports talented individuals in dance, aiming to foster professional careers and enhance community engagement in dance sports.	Not published	Up to $5K
Ellsworth Kelly Award Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $45K Named award supporting contemporary artists across disciplines.	Not published	$45K
MCA Cultural Grants for Nonprofit Arts Organizations Marion Cultural Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K A key element of MCA's mission is supporting local arts organizations with direct funding. The Cultural Endowment Fund was established in 2001 and initially funded with proceeds from Horse Fever.	Not published	Up to $10K
New York Fellowship Asian Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The New York Fellowship is one of ACC's primary grant programs supporting Japanese artists to conduct research and develop creative practices in the United States.	Not published	Varies
Kirkpatrick Family Fund Albers Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc · Foundation Not published · $6M Founded by John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick in 1989, the fund invests in ideas, leadership and programs that contribute to and advance the cultural, intellectual and societal interests of the community.	Not published	$6M
Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP) Grant DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP) Grant, offered by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, supports individual artists and humanities practitioners in the District of Columbia.	Not published	Varies
Janet Y. Sato Na Lima Paheona Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Janet Y. Sato Na Lima Paheona Scholarship Fund supports Maui high school graduates pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree.	Not published	Varies
Jennifer Thoma Memorial Ballet Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Jennifer Thoma Memorial Ballet Scholarship, offered by the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, aims to support dancers pursuing summer intensive training programs.	Not published	Up to $3K
The Nadia and Nicholas Nahumck Fellowship Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · $5K The Nadia and Nicholas Nahumck Fellowship, offered by the Society for Ethnomusicology, aims to support research on dance-related subjects, providing a $4,000 research fellowship and a $1,000 award for publication.	Not published	$5K
Jersey New Moves! Fellowship Program The Arts Education Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · $1K The Jersey (New) Moves Fellowship Program is awarded to choreographers whose work demonstrates extraordinary promise in the area of dance.	Not published	$1K
Kirkpatrick Family Fund Lawton Community Foundation Affiliated Fund of the Occf Inc · Foundation Not published · $6M Established in 1989 by John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick, this fund has been administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for over 30 years.	Not published	$6M

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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, 59 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $3,000 and $23K. 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 active listings, the leading 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 active grant in this category.

When are grants for dance nonprofit organizations due?

Of 103 grants listed, 2 accept applications on a rolling basis, 3 have a published upcoming deadline, 47 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 51 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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