Grants for Performing Arts provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
National Center Supporting Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities Geographic Scope: Armenia (with international collaboration with Georgia) Focus Areas: Inclusive education, theater arts,…
National Dance Project Overview: The National Dance Project (NDP) supports the creation and U.S. touring of new dance projects and connects artists, cultural organizations, and audiences across the…
National Dance Project (NDP) Travel Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New England Foundation For The Arts Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The National Dance Project (NDP)…
National Emergency Grants for Dancers (Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grant) Overview: One-time emergency grants for dancers anywhere in the US in dire financial emergency. Geographic Scope: United…
National Endowment for the Arts Grant Funder: National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Amount: $10,000 per year Recipient Organization: Lake-Sumter State College Foundation, Inc. Purpose: Support of the…
National Queer Arts Festival (NQAF) Funder: Queer Cultural Center (QCC) Geographic Scope: San Francisco Bay Area, California Overview: The NQAF is QCC's flagship annual festival celebrating LGBTQ…
National Theater Project Overview: The National Theater Project (NTP) supports the creation and touring of U.S. based, devised ensemble theater projects through direct funding and a cultivation of an…
Native Performing Arts Fellowship (NPA) Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Peoples Fund Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: July 20, 2025 Summary The Native Performing Arts Fellowship…
Native Performing Arts Live Production Grant (LPG) Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Peoples Fund Amount: US $30,000 Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The Native Performing Arts Live Production Grant…
Native Performing Arts Live Production Grantees Program Overview: A grants program for Native performing arts live productions that celebrates Native excellence in performing arts. Geographic Scope:…
Native Performing Arts Program Overview: Designed to support Native performing artists—emerging and established—in developing and enhancing their artistic skills and knowledge. Geographic Scope:…
NC Arts Council Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) Subgrant Funder: North Carolina Arts Council (distributed through Tryon Fine Arts Center) Program History: Since 1977, the N.C. Arts Council's Grassroots…
NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert and Related Events, FY 2027 The purpose of this Program Solicitation is to select an organization (“Cooperator”) to support the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)…
Nesholm Family Foundation Grant - Performing Arts Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nesholm Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: August 30, 2025 Summary The Nesholm Family Foundation Grant…
NEST (New England States Touring) Overview: NEST funds the presentation of regional, national, and international artists presented by New England-based nonprofit organizations. Geographic Scope: New…
Nevada Arts Council Artist Fellowship Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Nevada Arts Council Artist Fellowship…
New & Experimental Works (NEW) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kenneth Rainin Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Kenneth Rainin Foundation's…
New England Dance Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New England Foundation For The Arts Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The New England Dance Fund Grant supports…
New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant - Level 1 Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Council New Orleans Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The New Orleans as Cultural…
New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant - Level 3 Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Council New Orleans Amount: US $14,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The New Orleans as Cultural Capital…