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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Will Glickman Award Grant Theatre Bay Area · Foundation Not published · $4K The Will Glickman Award, presented by Theatre Bay Area, honors the best new play premiering in the San Francisco Bay Area each year.	Not published	$4K
IATSE Local 700 Hardship Relief Fund Grant Entertainment Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The IATSE Local 700 Hardship Relief Fund provides emergency financial assistance to eligible members of the performing arts and entertainment industry during critical times.	Not published	Varies
Live Ideas Festival New York Live Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An annual humanities festival of arts and ideas, exploring the ideas, controversies and thinking informing a different bodily-oriented theme each time out.	Not published	Varies
Next Steps for Boston Dance Grant Boston Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $13K The Next Steps for Boston Dance Grant aims to enhance the dance community in Greater Boston by offering vital support to choreographers and circus artists.	Not published	$13K
GCAC Project Support: Events, Festivals, Series Grant Greater Columbus Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The GCAC Project Support program offers vital funding for arts and cultural initiatives, such as events, festivals, and series.	Not published	Up to $25K
The Rebecca Vogelsang Theatre Scholarship Forest Hills Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500	Not published	$500
Founders Project Fulfillment Grant The Children's Theatre Foundation of America · Foundation Not published · $30K The Founders Project Fulfillment Grant, offered by the Children's Theatre Foundation of America (CTFA), is dedicated to supporting 501(c)(3) IRS-certified theatres with a strong commitment to artistic excellence for young audiences.	Not published	$30K
Competitive Community Grant- Arts & Culture ( Fall cycle) Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K Result: Arts and Culture is celebrated and reflected in the community.	Not published	$5K – $20K
VCF: Concert Artists Fund Grant The Vermont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Vermont Community Foundation, established in 1986, aims to inspire giving and unite resources to effect change in Vermont.	Not published	Up to $20K
Dominique's Musician Corner Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Foundation Not published · Varies Dominique's Musician Corner Scholarship, established in 2016 in memory of Dominique Williams, supports students from Beaufort or Jasper Counties in South Carolina and Chatham County in Georgia pursuing post-secondary education in…	Not published	Varies
Arts & Culture- San Clemente History, Arts & Culture Fund Grant Orange County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The San Clemente History, Arts & Culture Fund Grant supports local charities focused on producing and participating in arts and culture activities, including performing arts and arts education.	Not published	Varies
BlackStar Pitch Blackstar Projects Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $75K A live pitch competition at the BlackStar Film Festival for short non-fiction projects.	Not published	$25K – $75K
ArtsEverywhere Grants Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The ArtsEverywhere Grants, funded by the Community Foundation of St. Joseph County, aim to enrich local arts and culture through substantial support for innovative projects.	Not published	Up to $10K
H. Chase Stone Trust Grant H Chase Stone Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The H. Chase Stone Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in El Paso County, Colorado, focusing on performing, literary, and fine arts. These grants aim to enhance the cultural landscape of the community.	Not published	Up to $30K
SVCreates: Content Emerging Artist Award Silicon Valley Creates · Foundation Not published · Varies SVCREATES recognizes the region’s finest artists who have demonstrated a commitment to developing their art forms and to enriching the greater Santa Clara County region with exhibitions, performances, presentations, and service.	Not published	Varies
Extended Life Residency Program Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A dance development artist residency program designed to sustain the careers of choreographers with essential financial, administrative and presentation support.	Not published	Varies
Arts in Society Colorado Artist Grant Redline · Foundation Not published · Varies RedLine staff provides information sessions, guidance, and support throughout the application process. Applicants are encouraged to attend early information sessions and ask questions during development.	Not published	Varies
CSA Costume Design Award Grant Costume Society of America · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The CSA Costume Design Award celebrates excellence in costume design for productions involving living performers across various media. Established in 2008, it acknowledges innovative and creative approaches in costume design.	Not published	Up to $1K
Foo Foo Festival Grant Art Culture and Entertainment Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Foo Foo Festival is Pensacola's annual 12-day celebration of culturally creative happenings, events and moments in the arts, culture, and entertainment sector.	Not published	Up to $100K
McKnight Choreographer Fellowships Grant Cowles Center · Foundation Not published · $25K The McKnight Choreographer Fellowships provide three $25,000 awards annually to Minnesota choreographers, offering unrestricted support for artistic development.	Not published	$25K
Second Stage Pacific Northwest Ballet Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Second Stage is a multi-faceted career transition program for PNB dancers to achieve their post-Company goals. Since 1999, the program has provided more than $750,000 in grants to dozens of dancers.	Not published	Varies
Lotte Lenya Competition Grant The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · $750 – $25K The Lotte Lenya Competition, established in 1998 by the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music, honors the legacy of renowned actress Lotte Lenya.	Not published	$750 – $25K
John Jorgensen Theater Award Scholarship Casper College Foundation · Foundation Not published · $750 An endowed scholarship established to honor John Jorgensen, former longtime president and member of the Casper College Foundation board. The scholarship supports incoming freshman students with demonstrated involvement in theater.	Not published	$750
New Works Exploration Fund for Works by Women Composers Opera America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides travel subsidies for staff to travel to other cities to attend performances or workshops of new American operas by women composers.	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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