Grants for Performing Arts

Last updated October 25, 2026

Grantable tracks 539 active grants for performing arts in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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Houston Arts Alliance: Festival Grant Houston Arts Alliance · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Houston Arts Alliance (HAA) is dedicated to enhancing the city's artistic landscape through its Festival Grant program, which provides up to $10,000 to support arts festivals and cultural events.	Not published	Up to $10K
Scherman Foundation: Arts Program Grant The Scherman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scherman Foundation's Arts Program supports organizations in New York City that promote economic, political, and cultural transformation for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).	Not published	Varies
Frank Young Fund for New Musicals - Production Grants The National Alliance for Musical Theatre Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Frank Young Fund for New Musicals supports collaborations between member theatres and musical theatre writers via grants to NAMT's US-based not-for-profit members to support full productions of new musicals.	Not published	Varies
Hope Corps Grant City of Seattle: Office of Arts & Culture · State Not published · $5K – $50K The Hope Corps Grant, initiated by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, aims to revitalize Seattle’s creative workforce post-COVID-19 by funding projects that engage local artists and cultural producers.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Venue Access Grants – Creative Individuals Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program to support creative individuals in accessing performance or exhibition venues.	Not published	Varies
Kentucky Performing Arts: Spaces For All Fund Grant Kentucky Center for the Arts Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The Kentucky Performing Arts: Spaces For All Fund aims to foster inclusivity in the arts by providing rental assistance to local artists and organizations.	Not published	$2K – $3K
Dodge Fund Scholarship Grant Educational Foundation of Lake County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dodge Fund Scholarship, established by the Education Foundation of Lake County, supports two graduates from Eustis, Mount Dora, or Tavares High School, one focused on Performing Arts and the other on Visual Arts.	Not published	Varies
Scottsdale Arts- Community Arts Grant Program Scottsdale Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Scottsdale Arts Community Arts Grant Program supports nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Scottsdale and the Valley. It provides funding for projects that foster community engagement and growth in the arts sector.	Not published	Up to $10K
Live Feed Creative Residency New York Live Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Live Feed creative residency program is a laboratory for the development of new commissioned work. This is an invitation-based residency program for selected artists.	Not published	Varies
Grant and Collaborative Initiatives: Professional Performance The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music offers the Grant and Collaborative Initiatives: Professional Performance program to support projects related to the works of composers Kurt Weill and Marc Blitzstein.	Not published	Varies
World Arts West Cultural Dance Catalyst Fund World Arts West · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Shakespeare in American Communities Grant Arts Midwest Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $15K – $30K The Shakespeare in American Communities Grant, funded by Arts Midwest, supports professional theater companies in the U.S. to produce Shakespeare's works and conduct educational activities.	Not published	$15K – $30K
AAC Arts on Tour Grant Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The AAC Arts on Tour Grant, administered by the Arkansas Arts Council, provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, including schools and libraries, for hiring professional artists.	Not published	Up to $2K
ASCA: Harper Arts Touring Fund Grant Alaska State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The ASCA: Harper Arts Touring Fund, managed by the Alaska State Council on the Arts, supports diverse arts initiatives in Alaska.	Not published	Varies
AIE Lifelong Learning Veteran's Projects Grant Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The AIE Lifelong Learning Veteran's Projects Grant, managed by the Division of Arkansas Heritage, supports veterans through engaging arts programs.	Not published	Up to $2K
Presser Foundation- Special Projects Grant The Presser Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Presser Foundation's Special Projects Grant supports innovative music organizations with funding ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. Established in 1939, the Foundation aims to promote music education and philanthropy.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Yip Harburg Foundation Grant The Yip Harburg Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Yip Harburg Foundation Grant supports projects that promote economic and social justice through grants and scholarships.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Live Core Artist Services New York Live Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 Putting creativity front and center, Live Core artists enliven the ecology of performance in New York City and beyond. Live Core Program and Fiscal Sponsorship Inquiry: livecore@newyorklivearts.org	Not published	$100
ACC Foundation Granum Grant Alpena Community College Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K The Granum Grant is the Alpena Community College Foundation's externally-facing grant program, open to the public.	Rolling	$5K
ODC Theater Opportunity Fund ODC · Foundation Not published · Varies The Opportunity Fund at ODC Theater has supported artists via subsidy in processes of self-production onsite in the B.Way Theater. In 2021, the fund also supported production of dance for the camera during COVID-19.	Not published	Varies
Momentum Program South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Strengthen touring capacity of Southern dance companies	Not published	$10K
IATSE Local 476 Chicago Studio Mechanics Hardship Relief Fund Grant Entertainment Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The IATSE Local 476 Chicago Studio Mechanics Hardship Relief Fund provides emergency financial assistance to eligible performing arts and entertainment professionals facing unexpected critical needs.	Not published	Varies
NYSCA Encore Grants New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The NYSCA Encore Grants are designed to support returning Staten Island-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in presenting significant artistic and cultural programming across various disciplines.	Not published	$500 – $5K
International Cultural Partnerships (ICP) Grants Program Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The International Cultural Partnerships (ICP) Grants Program offers funding to professional cultural organizations based in Miami-Dade County.	Not published	Up to $40K

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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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