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.
The Allegro Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Allegro Fund Grant, established by The Dayton Foundation, supports performing arts…
The Dizzy Feet Foundation provides scholarships to talented students studying at accredited dance schools, studios, universities, and institutions. Scholarships of up to $10,000.00 per student may be…
Overview Background 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…
The Morgan Fund: Performing Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Seattle Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Morgan Fund, a donor-advised fund at Seattle…
The Nadia and Nicholas Nahumck Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Ethnomusicology Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Nadia and Nicholas Nahumck Fellowship,…
The principal goal of The Shubert Foundation is to support not-for-profit, professional theatre and dance companies in the United States. - Organization: Shubert Foundation - Type: Foundation Grant
The Saints Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Saints Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Saints Arts Grants support theater, dance, music, and multi-disciplinary…
Tri-M Foundation: Performing Arts Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tri M Foundation Amount: US $3,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Tri-M Foundation's Performing Arts…
UMEZ Arts Engagement Grant (UMAE) Status: Active, ongoing annual program Geographic Scope: Upper Manhattan (all four uptown Community Boards including Central Harlem, West Harlem, East Harlem,…
UMEZ Mertz Gilmore Seed Fund for Dance Status: Active grant program with multiple cycles Geographic Scope: Upper Manhattan (Central Harlem, West Harlem, East Harlem, Washington Heights, and Inwood)…
World Arts West Cultural Dance Catalyst Fund Status: Active national grant initiative Geographic Scope: National Funder: Supported by The Wallace Foundation in partnership with the National Arts…
Young & Emerging Artist Scholarship Overview: The Laguna Dance Festival offers scholarships to pre-professional dance students in Southern California pursuing professional dance careers and/or…
Youth Summer Dance Intensive (Youth SDI) - Ages 11-13 Program Type: Professional dance training summer intensive for youth Geographic Scope: DeSales University, Center Valley, PA 18034 Program Dates:…