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.
MCA Cultural Grants for Nonprofit Arts Organizations Funder: Marion Cultural Alliance, Inc. (MCA) Geographic Scope: Ocala/Marion County, Florida Overview: A key element of MCA's mission is supporting…
McKnight Choreographer Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cowles Center Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The McKnight Choreographer Fellowships provide three $25,000…
McKnight Fellowships for Dancers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cowles Center Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The McKnight Fellowships for Dancers offer three annual…
Mel Swope Performing Arts Scholarship Overview: College scholarship for outstanding CSSSA students in the performing arts. Award Details: - Amount: $10,000 - Number of Awards: One per year - Eligible…
Michael Raymer Dance and Piano Scholarships Funder: Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation (sponsored by Susan Wood) Geographic Scope: Hagerstown, Maryland area Focus Areas: Dance and piano…
Miller Outdoor Theatre Performance Grant Funder: Miller Theatre Advisory Board Inc (MTAB) Geographic Scope: Houston, Texas area Program Description: MTAB is charged by City Ordinance with allocating…
Momentum Program Funder: South Arts Inc Program Type: Intensive three-year professional development program Purpose: Strengthen touring capacity of Southern dance companies Award Amount: $10,000 per…
Morgan Judd Foundation Direct Scholarship Program Overview: Beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year, the Morgan Judd Foundation established a scholarship program providing $7,500 academic…
MPPT Grants for Monterey County Non-Profit Performing Arts Groups Funder: Monterey Peninsula Theatre Trust (MPPT) Contact: P.O. Box 761, Monterey, CA 93942 | (831) 649-4495 Geographic Scope: Monterey…
National Dance Project Overview: 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…
National Dance Project (NDP) Travel Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New England Foundation For The Arts Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The National Dance Project (NDP)…
National Emergency Grants for Dancers (Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grant) Overview: One-time emergency grants for dancers anywhere in the US in dire financial emergency. Geographic Scope: United…
New & Experimental Works (NEW) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kenneth Rainin Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Kenneth Rainin Foundation's…
New England Dance Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New England Foundation For The Arts Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The New England Dance Fund Grant supports…
New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant - Level 1 Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Council New Orleans Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The New Orleans as Cultural…
New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant - Level 3 Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Council New Orleans Amount: US $14,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The New Orleans as Cultural Capital…
New York City Dance Rehearsal Space Subsidy Program (RSS) Overview: The RSS Program makes affordable rehearsal space available to dance makers in critical need to support the creation and development…
New York Fellowship Program Type: Individual Fellowship Geographic Scope: For artists and cultural professionals from Japan to conduct research and creative work in New York for approximately 6…
Next Steps for Boston Dance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boston Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $12,500 Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Next Steps for Boston Dance Grant aims to…
NPN Creation & Development Fund Program Type: Artist funding for creation and development projects Overview: The Creation & Development Fund is an NPN program that supports artists in creating and…