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.
O'Donnell-Green Music and Dance Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: O'Donnell-Green Music and Dance Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The…
ODC Theater Opportunity Fund Funder: ODC Theater (San Francisco, CA) Overview: The Opportunity Fund at ODC Theater has supported artists via subsidy in processes of self-production onsite in the…
OPAS College Performing Arts Scholarship Overview: The Oconee Performing Arts Society offers college performing arts scholarships to support talented students pursuing higher education in the…
Performing Artists Directory Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Summary The Performing Artists Directory Grants, offered by the Kentucky Arts…
Pilot Program Funder: ODC (San Francisco, CA) Overview: The Pilot Program was originally created in 1990 to nurture the development of emerging choreographers. In 2022, with California Arts Council…
Princess Grace Awards Overview: The Princess Grace Awards identify and support extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance, and film through unrestricted cash grants. Focus Areas: - Theater…
Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Foundation for the Arts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants…
Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants - Cycle 24 Geographic Scope: US Resident Age Requirement: 21+ Grant Type: Emergency Grant Eligible Disciplines: - Choreography/Dance
Overview The family and friends of Samuel "Hayes" Robinson established this scholarship to honor the life of this talented man. Hayes graduated from Asheville High School in 1976 and attended the…
Samuels Foundation: Performing Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fan Fox & Leslie R. Samuels Foundation Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Samuels Foundation: Performing Arts Grant supports…
Second Stage Status: Active program Geographic Scope: Pacific Northwest Ballet (Seattle, WA) Focus Areas: Career transition support for professional ballet dancers pursuing post-performance careers…
Second Stage Organization: Pacific Northwest Ballet Program Type: Multi-faceted career transition program for PNB company dancers Overview Second Stage is a unique career transition program designed…
SEMAC Individual Artist: Grants for Advancing Artists Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. Amount: US $3,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The SEMAC…
The purpose of this program is to sustain and advance the live performing arts in the United States. Funding will provide general operating support to nonprofit, professional theater and dance…
Shubert Foundation: Dance Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Shubert Foundation Amount: More than US $15,000 Last Updated: July 26, 2025 Summary The Shubert Foundation is the largest funder in the…
Overview _NOTE: This grant program is currently on pause. _ Presentation Grants Program Presentation Grants are an opportunity for organizations in South Arts' nine-state region to receive fee…
Southern Region World Travel Stipend Funder: IDTANA - Southern Region, Inc. (501(c)(3) publicly supported charity) Purpose: To help solo dancers and Dance Drama teams defray travel expenses to…
Spokane Arts Grant Awards (SAGA) Funder: Spokane Arts Mission: To enrich artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy within Spokane by serving as a catalyst for a robust, healthy arts community where…
Summer Arts Academy - Student Intern Program Funder: Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation Geographic Scope: Hagerstown, Maryland area Focus Areas: Arts education and professional development…
Summer Dance Intensive (SDI) - Ages 14+ Program Type: Professional dance training summer intensive Geographic Scope: DeSales University, Center Valley, PA 18034 Program Dates: July 20-31, 2026…