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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Creative Equations Fund (CEF) - Performing Arts Grant Brooklyn Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Creative Equations Fund (CEF) is an initiative by the Brooklyn Arts Council aimed at supporting artists and small organizations dedicated to social justice.	Not published	$10K
Levitt Music Series Grants - AMP Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $120K The Levitt Music Series Grants - AMP offers a unique opportunity for U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits to receive matching grants of up to $40K per year, aimed at facilitating free outdoor concerts in small to mid-sized towns.	Not published	Up to $120K
Foundation Grant Funding Program Roosevelt High School Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The TRHS Foundation offers an annual grant program funded by proceeds from the R Party and Rider Cup events. Throughout the year, Roosevelt High School staff can submit grant requests for various educational and enrichment initiatives.	Not published	Varies
ASTR Co-Sponsored Events Awards Grant American Society for Theatre Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The ASTR Co-Sponsored Events Awards aim to foster collaboration between ASTR and other organizations, enhancing visibility and relationships within the professional context of theater and performance.	Not published	Up to $500
Performing Americas Program (PAP) - Creative Exchange Residencies National Performance Network Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Performing Americas Program (PAP) is a partnership between the National Performance Network and La RED (Red de Promotores Culturales de Latinoamérica y el Caribe).	Not published	Varies
4Culture: Art Projects Grants 4Culture · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The 4Culture Art Projects Grants aim to enrich the cultural landscape of King County by providing funding for artistic endeavors that engage the public.	Not published	Up to $15K
Mid Atlantic Tours Grants Mid Atlantic Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Mid Atlantic Tours Grants program supports presenters in the mid-Atlantic region who engage Roster Artists during their project periods.	Not published	Up to $2K
MetroWest Fund for Arts & Culture Grant Program Community Foundation for MetroWest Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The MetroWest Fund for Arts & Culture Grant Program supports arts and cultural initiatives that enhance community engagement and diversity appreciation.	Not published	Up to $10K
The Saints Arts Grants The Saints · Foundation Not published · Up to $7K The Saints Arts Grants support theater, dance, music, and multi-disciplinary organizations in their artistic endeavors. Grants of up to $6,500 are available for projects taking place from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026.	Not published	Up to $7K
Artists in Residence – Laila Twigg-Smith Art Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Hawai‘i Community Foundation invests charitable funds in communities across the State primarily through nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $20K
Communities Thrive Organizational Project Grant Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports small and mid-sized arts organizations in the production and presentation of artistic works in all disciplines, accessible to the general public within Baltimore City.	Not published	Varies
New Work (NW) The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies New Work (NW) supports individual Bronx-based artists with grants for arts projects and creative endeavors.	Not published	Varies
Helen Duranleau-Brennan Theater Scholarship Grant Quad Cities Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Helen Duranleau-Brennan Theater Scholarship, offered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, supports students pursuing theater studies.	Not published	Up to $4K
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Grant Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Grant supports diverse arts programs in the greater Kansas City area, enhancing accessibility and quality.	Not published	Varies
Community Arts (CA) The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Arts (CA) grant program supports community-centered arts and culture projects.	Not published	Varies
Opera Grants for Women Composers: Commissioning Grants Opera America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports the development of new operas by women, advancing the important objective of increasing diversity across the field.	Not published	Varies
Funding Arts Network Grants Funding Arts Network · Foundation Not published · $10K The Funding Arts Network Grants support local visual and performing arts organizations in Miami-Dade County, enhancing cultural enrichment for residents.	Not published	$10K
Community Arts & Culture: Performance Series Grants City of Hillsboro, Oregon · State Not published · Varies The Community Arts & Culture: Performance Series Grants provide vital support for local arts organizations and performers.	Not published	Varies
MSAC Maryland Touring Grant Maryland State Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The MSAC Maryland Touring Grant, administered by the Maryland State Arts Council, provides essential funding to Maryland-based nonprofit organizations for the presentation of artists from the Maryland Performing Artists Touring Roster.	Not published	$500 – $5K
McKnight Theater Artist Fellowships Grant Playwrights' Center · Foundation Not published · $25K The McKnight Theater Artist Fellowships, offered by the Playwrights’ Center, support mid-career theater artists residing in Minnesota.	Not published	$25K
New England Dance Fund Grant New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The New England Dance Fund Grant supports choreographers in New England by offering $500 to $1,000 for opportunities that advance their careers.	Not published	$2K – $3K
Bydale Foundation Grant Bydale Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bydale Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, Westchester County, and North Carolina, focusing on environmental initiatives, social justice, women’s rights, and grassroots advocacy.	Not published	Varies
O'Donnell-Green Music and Dance Foundation Grant Music & Dance Foundation Inc Co Abruzzo Accounting LLC · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The O'Donnell-Green Music and Dance Foundation Grant supports collaborative projects between choreographers and composers, aimed at creating and performing new works in music and dance.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Tri-M Foundation: Performing Arts Grant Program Tri-M Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Tri-M Foundation's Performing Arts Grant Program aims to support innovative and high-quality performing arts projects by regional non-profit organizations.	Not published	$3K – $10K

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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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