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. 60 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 103; from 72 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$21K
Total listed funding: $12.9M; across 60 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 2; 2 with a published date

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Artist Fellowships Regional Cultural and Performing Arts Development Commission · Foundation Not published · $20K Recognizes artistic excellence and honors the work of seasoned artists, advances the work of mid-career artists, and nurtures the work of developing artists.	Not published	$20K
Next Steps for Boston Dance Grant Boston Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $13K The Next Steps for Boston Dance Grant aims to enhance the dance community in Greater Boston by offering vital support to choreographers and circus artists.	Not published	$13K
SEMAC Individual Artist: Grants for Advancing Artists Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $6K The SEMAC Individual Artist Grants support artists in the SEMAC Region by providing financial assistance to foster original artistic work.	Not published	$3K – $6K
Extended Life Residency Program Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A dance development artist residency program designed to sustain the careers of choreographers with essential financial, administrative and presentation support.	Not published	Varies
Foo Foo Festival Grant Art Culture and Entertainment Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Foo Foo Festival is Pensacola's annual 12-day celebration of culturally creative happenings, events and moments in the arts, culture, and entertainment sector.	Not published	Up to $100K
McKnight Choreographer Fellowships Grant Cowles Center · Foundation Not published · $25K The McKnight Choreographer Fellowships provide three $25,000 awards annually to Minnesota choreographers, offering unrestricted support for artistic development.	Not published	$25K
Dance Workforce Resilience Fund (DWR Fund) Dance Service New York City Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The DWR Fund directly supports individual freelance dancers through one-time $1,000 grants to promote fair labor practices and address wage inequities within New York City's dance sector.	Not published	$1K
Second Stage Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Second Stage is a multi-faceted career transition program for PNB dancers to achieve their post-Company goals. Since 1999, the program has provided more than $750,000 in grants to dozens of dancers.	Not published	Varies
Creative Research Grants Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K New grant program supporting creative research and development for artists. Funds for creative research and development projects.	Not published	$10K
Performing Artists Directory Grants Kentucky Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Performing Artists Directory Grants, offered by the Kentucky Arts Council, aim to support professional performing artists in dance, music, theater, and storytelling.	Not published	Varies
Archiving and Preservation Fellowship Program Danceusa · Foundation Not published · Varies Pairs library science students with dance organizations and independent artists to organize, preserve, and provide hands-on assistance with archiving materials.	Not published	Varies
Arts & Culture - Special Arts Grants Fleishhacker Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Special Arts Grants are awarded to anchoring arts and culture nonprofit organizations that have annual budgets between $750,000 and $2 million; produce and present new work; operate performance venues or exhibition spaces in San Francisco…	Not published	Varies
Harkness Foundation for Dance Grant The Harkness Foundation for Dance Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Harkness Foundation for Dance Grant supports the dance art form in New York City through various initiatives, including program and project grants.	Not published	$1K – $10K
CCAC Scholarship Program Clifton Cultural Arts Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $100 CCAC's scholarship program was designed to give everyone the opportunity to take classes at CCAC. Scholarships are offered each session, with funding based on availability and student need.	Not published	Up to $100
Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF) The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF) seeks to support the development of new ideas and the production of new work in the performing arts, including dance, music, theater, performance art, and multi-disciplinary performance work.	Not published	$10K – $20K
National Dance Project New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Dance Project (NDP) supports the creation and U.S. touring of new dance projects and connects artists, cultural organizations, and audiences across the nation.	Not published	Varies
NPN Creation & Development Fund National Performance Network Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Creation & Development Fund is an NPN program that supports artists in creating and developing new work. The fund has supported multiple prominent artists whose work has received recognition from major national funders.	Not published	Varies
McKnight Fellowships for Dancers Grant Cowles Center · Foundation Not published · $25K The McKnight Fellowships for Dancers offer three annual fellowships of $25,000 each to Minnesota dancers, supporting their artistic growth and exploration.	Not published	$25K
Japan Virtual Exchange Program Asian Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This program emerged to support arts organizations in facilitating international exchange through virtual platforms, particularly relevant during periods of travel restrictions.	Not published	Varies
The Morgan Fund Grant Seattle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Morgan Fund (a Donor Advised Fund held at the Seattle Foundation) was established in 2004 to support performing arts organizations. It exists for one reason: to promote better art.	Not published	Varies
Southern Region World Travel Stipend Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America - Southern Region Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 To help solo dancers and Dance Drama teams defray travel expenses to compete in the CLRG World Championships (Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne)	Not published	$500
Annual Cross-Border Scholarships The Council for Canadian American Relations Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Grants to Artists Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $45K Core grant program supporting individual artists and collectives working in contemporary arts. Since FCA's inception, over 8,000 grants totaling more than $31.5 million have been awarded to artists and arts organizations.	Not published	$45K
Princess Grace Awards Princess Grace Foundation - USA · Foundation Not published · $10K The Princess Grace Awards identify and support extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance, and film through unrestricted cash grants.	Not published	$10K

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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, 60 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $3,000 and $21K. 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, 2 have a published upcoming deadline, 47 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 52 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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