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. 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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Boston Dance Alliance Dance Relief Fund Boston Dance Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $250	Not published	$250
ASTR Jessica Berson Dance Research Assistance Fund Grant American Society for Theatre Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The ASTR Jessica Berson Dance Research Assistance Fund Grant aims to support contingent faculty engaged in dance-based scholarship within theatre.	Not published	Up to $1K
CUNY Dance Initiative Residencies Grant The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI) provides New York City choreographers and dance companies with essential resources like rehearsal time and performance space across 14 CUNY campuses.	Not published	$1K
Julie Hayes "Performing Arts" Grants Gilroy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Julie Hayes Performing Arts Grants aim to support organizations dedicated to the performing arts, including dance, music, opera, and theatre, in Gilroy and surrounding areas.	Not published	$10K
Dance Touring Initiative (DTI) South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies 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	Not published	Varies
Arrow Street Arts Fund Cambridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Fund supporting local performing arts organizations. Introduced in January 2023 and awards grants annually.	Not published	Varies
Hollie Gonsoulin Memorial Scholarship Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K	Not published	$3K – $5K
Dance Team Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200 The Dance Team Scholarship, awarded by the Beatrice High School Dance Team, provides a $200 financial boost to a deserving graduating senior.	Not published	$200
Chance to Dance Teaching Artist Program Ballet Wichita Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Chance to Dance is Ballet Wichita's outreach program that brings high-quality dance and movement education to elementary-aged students in the community. The program recruits Teaching Artists to deliver curriculum in local schools.	Not published	Varies
Individual Fellowship Asian Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Individual Fellowship program provides flexible support for Japanese artists conducting focused research and cultural exchange projects internationally, particularly emphasizing connections within Asia.	Not published	Varies
Mel Swope Performing Arts Scholarship California State Summer School Arts Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K College scholarship for outstanding CSSSA students in the performing arts.	Not published	$10K
BDA R&R Fellowship (Rehearsal and Retreat Fellowship) Boston Dance Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Jean Erdman Scholarship Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jean Erdman Scholarship, established in 2001 by Jean Erdman, supports students pursuing Dance at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. This scholarship honors Erdman's legacy as a pioneering dancer and choreographer.	Not published	Varies
Howard Gilman Performing Arts Residency Cohort (PARC) Grant The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K The Howard Gilman Performing Arts Residency Cohort (PARC) supports ten performing artists in Staten Island, focusing on Dance, Music, and Theatre.	Not published	$6K
World Arts West Cultural Dance Catalyst Fund World Arts West · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Emergency Grants Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grant program providing urgent project support for artists facing immediate funding needs.	Rolling	Varies
ODC Theater Opportunity Fund ODC · Foundation Not published · Varies The Opportunity Fund at ODC Theater has supported artists via subsidy in processes of self-production onsite in the B.Way Theater. In 2021, the fund also supported production of dance for the camera during COVID-19.	Not published	Varies
Momentum Program South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Strengthen touring capacity of Southern dance companies	Not published	$10K
The Saints Arts Grants The Saints · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Saints Arts Grants support theater, dance, music, and multi-disciplinary organizations in their artistic endeavors. Grants of up to $6,500 are available for projects taking place from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026.	Not published	Up to $7K
New England Dance Fund Grant New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The New England Dance Fund Grant supports choreographers in New England by offering $500 to $1,000 for opportunities that advance their careers.	Not published	$500 – $1K
O'Donnell-Green Music and Dance Foundation Grant Music & Dance Foundation Inc Co Abruzzo Accounting LLC · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The O'Donnell-Green Music and Dance Foundation Grant supports collaborative projects between choreographers and composers, aimed at creating and performing new works in music and dance.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Tri-M Foundation: Performing Arts Grant Program Tri-M Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Tri-M Foundation's Performing Arts Grant Program aims to support innovative and high-quality performing arts projects by regional non-profit organizations.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Artist Support Grants Regional Cultural and Performing Arts Development Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Direct funds for individual artists' projects, needs, and creative opportunities in all artistic disciplines. Encourages creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustained commitment to artistic work.	Not published	Up to $3K
Samuels Foundation: Performing Arts Grant The Fan Fox and Leslie R Samuels · Foundation Not published · Varies The Samuels Foundation: Performing Arts Grant supports New York City's not-for-profit performing arts organizations, focusing on high-quality productions in dance, music, opera, and theatre.	Not published	Varies

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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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