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.
Fordney Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fordney Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Fordney Foundation Grant supports talented individuals in dance,…
Grants Accelerator Program (GAP) Status: Active, accepting applications for 2026 cohort. Funding secured through 2026. Geographic Scope: Bay Area and national focus Purpose: Addresses historical…
Grants to Artists Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: Core grant program supporting individual artists and collectives working in contemporary arts. Award Details - Award…
Harkness Foundation for Dance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harkness Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Harkness Foundation for Dance Grant supports…
Herb Alpert Foundation Emerging Young Artists Scholarships Overview: The CSSSA Foundation is the exclusive partner of the Herb Alpert Foundation Scholarships for Emerging Young Artists, a major…
Hollie Gonsoulin Memorial Scholarship Award Amount: $2,500 - $5,000 per recipient Focus Areas: Dance and cheer athletics for high school students Geographic Scope: South Mississippi, specifically…
Howard Gilman Performing Arts Residency Cohort (PARC) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Howard Gilman Foundation Inc Amount: US $6,000 Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary The Howard Gilman Performing Arts…
IDTANA Academic Scholarship Funder: Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America (IDTANA) Purpose: To recognize the accomplishments of dancers who excel both competitively/artistically and…
Individual Fellowship Program Type: Individual Fellowship with variable duration Geographic Scope: For artists from Japan to travel and conduct research across Asia, Southeast Asia, and other…
Janet Y. Sato Na Lima Paheona Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Janet Y. Sato Na Lima Paheona Scholarship Fund…
Japan Virtual Exchange Program Program Type: Project grants to organizations Geographic Scope: Japan-based organizations with virtual/online programming Focus Areas: - Theater - Dance - Performing…
Jean Erdman Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Jean Erdman Scholarship, established in 2001 by Jean Erdman, supports…
Jennifer Thoma Memorial Ballet Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Jennifer Thoma…
Jersey New Moves! Fellowship Program Status: Active fellowship program (Note: Application deadline referenced in content is February 14, 2020, which is historical) Geographic Scope: New Jersey Focus…
Julie Hayes "Performing Arts" Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gilroy Foundation Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Julie Hayes Performing Arts Grants aim to…
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Student Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juneau Community Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Summary The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Student…
Junior Force Dance Program Scholarship Funder: Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation Program Overview: The Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation offers scholarships to ensure equal…
Kirkpatrick Family Fund Overview: Established in 1989 by John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick, this fund has been administered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for over 30 years. The fund carries on…
Kirkpatrick Family Fund Focus Areas: - Arts and cultural programming - Active learning and imagination - Creative processes - Community vibrancy through arts engagement - Dance and movement…
Louis Padovano Grants Overview: The Lotos Foundation awards organizational grants to not-for-profit organizations based in the New York City metropolitan area who offer outstanding arts and science…