Grants for Performing Arts 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.
Emergency Aid and Relief Program (EARP) Overview: The Episcopal Actors' Guild's primary assistance program providing emergency financial aid to professional performing artists experiencing financial…
Emergency Assistance Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entertainment Community Fund Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary The Emergency Assistance Funds, provided by the Entertainment Community…
Emerging Artist Program Funder: Queer Cultural Center (QCC) Geographic Scope: San Francisco Bay Area, California Overview: The Emerging Artist Program is part of the Creating Queer Community…
Emerging Digital Design Showcase Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Institute for Theatre Technology Inc. Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview United Institute for Theatre Technology The…
Emerging Professional Award Organization: Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) Purpose: Recognizes the importance of investing in future leaders from all backgrounds to ensure…
Emily Hall Tremaine Exhibition Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: October 12, 2024 Summary The Emily Hall…
Emma A. Sheafer Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Emma A. Sheafer Charitable Trust Amount: US $15,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Emma A. Sheafer Charitable Trust…
Enhancing Lives through Charitable Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher Foundation Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Charles and Mildred Schnurmacher…
ETC: Equipment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ETC Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The ETC Equipment Grant supports U.S.-based non-profit organizations, schools, and government entities by…
ETC: Performing Arts Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ETC Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The ETC Performing Arts Funding Grant, established in 1975, aims to…
Eulipions Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $4,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Eulipions Fund Grant, offered by The Denver Foundation,…
Executive Leadership Award Organization: Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) Purpose: Recognizes a chief executive officer, executive director, or managing director of an ACSO member…
Experiential Education Initiative (EEI) Internship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John F Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts Last Updated: September 20, 2025 Summary The Experiential Education…
Extended Life Residency Program Overview: A dance development artist residency program designed to sustain the careers of choreographers with essential financial, administrative and presentation…
Facility Grant Program Program Type: Short-term project funding for facility use Overview: Facility Grants support short-term projects in all art forms. This program helps support arts activities…
FCA Emergency Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Amount: US $500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The FCA Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for…
Feld Entertainment Charitable Contributions Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Feld Entertainment Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary Feld Entertainment's Charitable Contributions aim to support…
Festival Creative Assistantship Overview The Festival Creative Assistantship is a distinctive program designed for early-career professionals to participate as assistants in the development of new…
Festival Line Producer Residency Overview The Festival Line Producer Residency is an exceptional opportunity for early to mid-career professionals to immerse themselves in the production aspects of…
Festivals Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary Overview Note: If planning to apply through a nonprofit…