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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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| MPTT Grants for Monterey County Non-Profit Performing Arts Groups Monterey Peninsula Theatre Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K | |
| Art Ventures Individual Artist Grants The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K Grants funded through multiple endowments: Senior Program Director for Art Ventures The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida | |
| Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants New York Foundation for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants offer one-time financial assistance of up to $3,000 for professional dancers facing urgent financial crises. | |
| Creative Excellence Grants (formerly Sharett) America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies AICF's signature program provides scholarships to artists in the fields of Dance, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts that enable them to pursue their artistic education. The Creative Excellence Scholarships program started in 1955. | |
| Second Stage Pacific Northwest Ballet Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Second Stage is a unique career transition program designed to help Pacific Northwest Ballet dancers achieve their post-Company goals. | |
| Dance/USA Fellowships to Artists (DFA) Danceusa · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K DFA is Dance/USA's national program focused on supporting individual artists addressing social change through dance within one or more communities. |
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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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