Grants for Performing Arts

Last updated October 25, 2026

Grantable tracks 539 active grants for performing arts in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 12 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 313 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 539; from 347 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $5,000–$25K
Total listed funding: $22.2M; across 313 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 9; 24 with a published date

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ACT Pass Scholarship Program Children's Theatre Company and School · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide scholarships for Theatre Arts Training classes and summer camps to remove financial barriers to participation.	Rolling	Varies
Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation Grants The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation supports projects in the humanities, performing arts, and research libraries, emphasizing excellence in scholarship and creativity.	Not published	Up to $25K
CUNY Dance Initiative Residencies Grant The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI) provides New York City choreographers and dance companies with essential resources like rehearsal time and performance space across 14 CUNY campuses.	Not published	$1K
Julie Hayes "Performing Arts" Grants Gilroy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Julie Hayes Performing Arts Grants aim to support organizations dedicated to the performing arts, including dance, music, opera, and theatre, in Gilroy and surrounding areas.	Not published	$10K
Igor Gorin Memorial Award Grant Community Foundation for Southern Arizona · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The Igor Gorin Memorial Award, established in 1993 by the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, honors the legacy of Igor Gorin by supporting aspiring vocalists.	Not published	Up to $12K
Emily Hall Tremaine Exhibition Award Grant The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K The Emily Hall Tremaine Exhibition Award, established in 1998, supports innovative, thematic exhibitions that present contemporary art within unconventional frameworks.	Not published	$50K – $150K
Jazz Road Arts Midwest Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Jazz Road is one of Arts Midwest's current 'Opportunities for Individuals' (a national jazz touring/support initiative Arts Midwest administers).	Not published	Varies
Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: Professional Performance The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program supports professional performances of musical works by Kurt Weill and Marc Blitzstein.	Not published	Varies
Greater Orlando Performing Arts Relief (GOPAR) Grant Entertainment Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Orlando Performing Arts Relief (GOPAR) provides essential emergency financial assistance to performing arts and entertainment professionals in critical need.	Not published	Varies
The Jan and Frank Cicero Artist-in-Residence Fellowship Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $3K The Jan and Frank Cicero Artist-in-Residence Fellowship at The Newberry Library provides a unique opportunity for artists working in visual and performing arts.	Not published	$3K
Arts and Culture- Robert and Doreen Marshall Fund for Dramatic Arts and Classical Music Grants Orange County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert and Doreen Marshall Fund for Dramatic Arts and Classical Music, managed by the Orange County Community Foundation, supports dramatic arts and classical music programs in Orange County.	Not published	Varies
ACFM General Support Program Grant The Aaron Copland Fund for Music Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $20K The ACFM General Support Program provides funding ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 for organizations committed to contemporary American concert music and jazz.	Not published	$2K – $20K
ACFM Project Support Program Grant The Aaron Copland Fund for Music Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $20K The ACFM Project Support Program offers funding between $2,000 and $20,000 for special projects that enhance public appreciation of contemporary American concert music and jazz.	Not published	$2K – $20K
National Center Supporting Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities (CWDs) - MIASIN Theater Program Fund for Armenian Relief Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides inclusive theatrical arts programs through MIASIN theater group. Programs focus on:	Not published	Varies
Chaim Schwartz Foundation Grant Chaim Schwartz Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Chaim Schwartz Foundation Grant supports initiatives that preserve and enrich Yiddish language, culture, theater, and art.	Not published	$500 – $5K
ISF Distribution Grant Islamic Scholarship Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The ISF Distribution Grant, offered by the Islamic Scholarship Fund, aims to support emerging Muslim filmmakers in distributing completed narrative and documentary films.	Not published	Up to $5K
Dance Touring Initiative (DTI) South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Competitive and intensive three-year program supporting performing arts presenters throughout the South to develop rich selections of modern dance and contemporary ballet performances, workshops, and audience engagement activities	Not published	Varies
Opera RESPECTS Training Awards Opera America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Opera RESPECTS Training Awards support anti-harassment and respectful workplace training at opera companies.	Not published	Varies
CFSNY: Arts and Culture Fund Grant The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Arts and Culture Fund by The Community Foundation for South Central New York supports organizations dedicated to the arts, emphasizing access for underserved communities.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Lebovitz Lively Arts Scholarship Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $31K The Lebovitz Lively Arts Scholarship provides college scholarships to one or more Mattoon graduates who major or will major in visual or performing arts.	Not published	$31K
CCI Investing in Artists: Artistic Innovation Center for Cultural Innovation · Foundation Not published · Up to $9K Center for Cultural Innovation (CA) runs Investing in Artists: Artistic Innovation (up to $9,000) for individual Bay Area performing/media artists. Recurring annual; 2025 cycle closed.	Not published	Up to $9K
Bowen Family Performing Arts Fund Grant The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Bowen Family Performing Arts Fund Grant, established in honor of Gwen Bowen, supports low-income children in Denver by providing opportunities to learn dance, acting, and singing.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Indigenous Theater Maker Award The Dramatists Guild Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dramatists Guild Foundation is thrilled to announce the opening of submissions for the Indigenous Theater-maker Award, a prestigious grant of $20,000 dedicated to honoring and supporting the outstanding work and unwavering commitment…	Not published	Varies
Foundation Grants Birmingham Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Long-term support grants offered by Birmingham Education Foundation for initiatives that impact large numbers of students across multiple schools or are part of BEF's core mission commitments.	Not published	Varies

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About grants for performing arts

Grants for the performing arts support theater, dance, music, opera, and presenting organizations through production, touring, education, and operating funds. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) funds the field through its Grants for Arts Projects program, and state arts councils and regional arts organizations distribute additional public dollars. Private foundations like the Mellon and Doris Duke foundations support larger institutions, artists, and field-wide initiatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for performing arts award?

Of the 539 grants for performing arts Grantable lists as of October 25, 2026, 313 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $25K. 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 performing arts?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Entertainment Community Fund (11), Asian Cultural Council Inc (9), Opera America Inc (9), South Arts Inc (8), and The Dramatists Guild Fund Inc (8). In all, 347 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for performing arts due?

Of 539 grants listed, 9 accept applications on a rolling basis, 24 have a published upcoming deadline, 120 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 386 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 54% fall in October–December.

What grants are available for the performing arts?

Performing arts organizations can pursue funding for productions, commissions, touring, presenting series, arts education, and operating support across disciplines like theater, dance, music, and opera. The NEA's Grants for Arts Projects is the principal federal source, and state and regional arts agencies offer project and operating grants. Private foundations add support for new work, artist development, and institutional capacity.

Who funds the performing arts?

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the central federal funder, working through state arts councils and regional arts organizations that re-grant public funds locally. Private funders such as the Mellon Foundation and the Doris Duke Foundation support performing arts institutions and artists nationally, and community foundations and corporate programs fund local companies and venues.

Can individual performers apply, or only organizations?

Most public performing arts grants go to nonprofit organizations rather than individuals. Individual performers and creators typically access support through fellowships, prizes, and commissions from foundations and service organizations, or by working under a fiscal sponsor or partnering with a nonprofit so they can receive organizational funding.

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