Grants for Dance Nonprofit Organizations provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Community Grants (CG) Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Amount: US $7,500 - US $15,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Community Grants (CG)…
Creative Excellence Grants (formerly Sharett) Program Type: Scholarship and grant program for artistic education Overview: AICF's signature program provides scholarships to artists in the fields of…
Creative Research Grants Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: New grant program supporting creative research and development for artists. Award Details - Award Amount:…
CUNY Dance Initiative Residencies Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Howard Gilman Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI)…
CWC Scholarship Program Overview: The Chautauqua Women's Club provides scholarships to support exceptional students in dance, music, piano, theater, voice, and visual arts attending Chautauqua…
Dance Advancement Fund (DAF) Overview: DAF supports small-budget dance makers, catalyzing and supporting artistic development and to that end, contributes to the field's overall diversity,…
Dance Advancement Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dance/NYC Amount: US $6,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: July 27, 2025 Summary The Dance Advancement Fund, supported by the Howard Gilman Foundation…
Dance Residencies Program Overview: Artist residency program supporting choreographers and dance artists through sustained creative development and presentation opportunities. Program Types: -…
Dance Team Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $200 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The Dance Team Scholarship, awarded by the Beatrice High…
Dance Touring Initiative (DTI) Funder: South Arts Inc (with funding from National Endowment for the Arts) Geographic Scope: Nine-state region in the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana,…
Dance Workforce Resilience Fund (DWR Fund) Overview: The DWR Fund directly supports individual freelance dancers through one-time $1,000 grants to promote fair labor practices and address wage…
Dance/USA Fellowships to Artists (DFA) Status: Active program with renewed funding Geographic Scope: National (United States) Program Description: DFA is Dance/USA's national program focused on…
Dance/USA Institute for Leadership Training (DILT) Status: Active program (2024 applications closed as of extraction date) Geographic Scope: National (United States) Program Description: DILT is a…
David Bledsoe Tieche Memorial Fund - Dance, Theatre or Music Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: May 31, 2025 Summary The David…
Debra C. Parmentola Scholarship - Dance Plus High School Organization: Debra C. Parmentola Foundation Mission: The Debra C. Parmentola Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization with a mission to make…
East Bay Fund for Artists Overview: The East Bay Fund for Artists supports local artists and arts organizations in the East Bay to create new and diverse works of art. Geographic Scope: East Bay…
Ellsworth Kelly Award Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: Named award supporting contemporary artists across disciplines. Award Details - Award Amount: $45,000 - Total…
Emergency Grants Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: Grant program providing urgent project support for artists facing immediate funding needs. Award Details - Award…
Extended Life Residency Program Overview: A dance development artist residency program designed to sustain the careers of choreographers with essential financial, administrative and presentation…
Foo Foo Festival Grant Funder: Art, Culture, and Entertainment, Inc. (ACE) Geographic Scope: Escambia County, Florida Overview: The Foo Foo Festival is Pensacola's annual 12-day celebration of…