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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
ISF Narrative Film Grant Islamic Scholarship Fund · Foundation Not published · $20K The ISF Narrative Film Grant, established by the Islamic Scholarship Fund, supports emerging Muslim filmmakers by providing funding for narrative films in production or post-production stages.	Not published	$20K
Communication and Public Opinion Grant United States - Japan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to ¥1,900,000 The Communication and Public Opinion Grant, offered by the United States-Japan Foundation, aims to foster understanding between American and Japanese people through various projects.	Not published	Up to ¥1,900,000
Burrell Family Scholarship Grant Crown Point Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Burrell Family Scholarship, administered by the Crown Point Community Foundation, supports South Lake County residents pursuing degrees in visual or performing arts.	Not published	Varies
Robert L.B. Tobin Director-Designer Prize Opera America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The prize recognizes promising stage directors and designers for their ingenuity in bringing operatic works to life for contemporary audiences.	Not published	Varies
Shubert Foundation: Arts Related Organizations Grants The Shubert Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Shubert Foundation provides unrestricted grants to not-for-profit professional theatre and dance companies in the U.S. Its focus is on organizations with a proven track record in artistic and administrative excellence.	Not published	Varies
TAC Arts Project Support Grant Tennessee Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · $1K – $18K The TAC Arts Project Support grant provides funding for diverse arts projects that enhance community vitality in urban areas.	Not published	$1K – $18K
Native Performing Arts Program First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed to support Native performing artists—emerging and established—in developing and enhancing their artistic skills and knowledge.	Not published	Varies
Barr Foundation: Arts & Creativity Program Grant Barr Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The arts are essential for just, vibrant, and thriving communities. The power of creativity is a force for transformation, creating vitality and amplifying the voices of those who are often unheard.	Not published	Varies
Creative Heights' Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K The Creative Heights initiative, funded by The Oregon Community Foundation, aims to enhance Oregon's cultural landscape by supporting innovative arts projects.	Not published	$20K – $100K
The XENO PRIZE for Performance Arts Grant Franklin Furnace Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K The XENO PRIZE for Performance Arts, awarded by Franklin Furnace, supports early-career LGBTQ+-identifying performance artists creating new work in 26 states with restrictive gender-affirming laws.	Not published	$5K
Amphion Grant Programs- Music Service Organizations, Presenters, and Festivals ( Fall Cycle) The Amphion Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Amphion Foundation offers grants to support non-profit organizations that promote contemporary concert music, particularly by American composers. The 2024 Fall cycle deadline for applications is September 25, 2024.	Not published	$1K – $8K
Individual Grants 2026 Putnam Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Putnam Arts Council offers grants for individual artists in 2026. The Putnam Arts Council (PAC) is a not-for-profit arts service organization chartered in 1963 by the NY State Department of Education.	Not published	Varies
Samuels Foundation: Performing Arts Grant The Fan Fox and Leslie R Samuels · Foundation Not published · Varies The Samuels Foundation: Performing Arts Grant supports New York City's not-for-profit performing arts organizations, focusing on high-quality productions in dance, music, opera, and theatre.	Not published	Varies
Levitt VIBE Buffalo Music Series Grant Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy Inc · Foundation Not published · $40K	Not published	$40K
4Culture: Touring Arts Roster Presenter Incentive Program Grant 4Culture · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The 4Culture Touring Arts Roster Presenter Incentive Program Grant supports organizations in King County that hire performing artists from the Touring Arts Roster.	Not published	Up to $3K
Project Support Grants Arts Council of Fairfax County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting specific arts projects and initiatives by local arts organizations and artists in Fairfax County.	Not published	Varies
Heller Awards for Young Artists (Training Scholarships) Greater Austin Performing Arts Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Brockport Arts Fund Grant Rochester Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Brockport Arts Fund, supported by the Rochester Area Community Foundation, aims to enhance the cultural landscape of the Village of Brockport.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Minnesota State Arts Board - Grants for Individual Artists Arts Board - State · State Not published · Varies The Arts Board offers two programs that make grants to individual artists, and two services that help promote the work of artists who teach and artists that are interested in public art.	Not published	Varies
Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation Grant Lincoln & Therese Filene Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation supports tax-exempt organizations in the Greater Boston area, focusing on civic education, human development, music education, and public broadcasting.	Not published	$10K – $20K
American Theatre Wing National Theatre Company Grants American Theatre Wing Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies American Theatre Wing National Theatre Company Grants — support regional theatre companies innovating strategies to present the work of living American playwrights. FLAG for detail.	Not published	Varies
E2AC Creative Entertainment 2 Affect Change · Foundation Rolling · Varies E2AC specializes in content creation for social impact, working with creatives at any budget level and specialty.	Rolling	Varies
NYC Bridge Funding for the Arts (NYCBFA) Seachange Capital Partners Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A loan fund providing short-term, below-market loans to New York City nonprofit arts and culture organizations.	Not published	Varies
Howard Vincent Kurtz Student Engagement Grant United Institute for Theatre Technology Inc. · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Howard Vincent Kurtz Student Engagement Grant, funded by USITT, supports emerging theater artists with financial assistance up to $1,200 for academic costs.	Not published	Up to $1K

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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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