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.
New Work (NW) Status: Applications are now closed. Overview: New Work (NW) supports individual Bronx-based artists with grants for arts projects and creative endeavors. Geographic Scope: Bronx-based…
New Works Exploration Fund for Works by Women Composers Funder: OPERA America Inc Overview: Provides travel subsidies for staff to travel to other cities to attend performances or workshops of new…
New York City Small Theatres Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alliance Of Resident Theatres New York Inc Amount: US $7,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The New York City Small…
Next Stage Grants Funder: OPERA America Inc Overview: Next Stage Grants support the presentation of the second or subsequent production of existing, under-performed North American works. Geographic…
Next Steps for Boston Dance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boston Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $12,500 Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Next Steps for Boston Dance Grant aims to…
Nord Family Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nord Family Foundation Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Nord Family Foundation Grant Program focuses on supporting a variety of…
NPN Creation & Development Fund Program Type: Artist funding for creation and development projects Overview: The Creation & Development Fund is an NPN program that supports artists in creating and…
NYC Bridge Funding for the Arts (NYCBFA) Type: Loan Fund Description: A loan fund providing short-term, below-market loans to New York City nonprofit arts and culture organizations. Eligibility -…
NYC Opera Grants: Support for Small-Budget Organizations Funder: OPERA America Inc Overview: These two-year project grants support strategic investments in NYC opera organizations with budgets under…
NYSCA Encore Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The NYSCA Encore Grants are designed to…
NYSCA Support for Organizations Grant (NY) Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $10,000 - US $49,500 Last Updated: June 26, 2025 Summary The NYSCA Support for…
NYSCA Targeted Opportunities Grant (NY) Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $10,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: May 27, 2025 Summary The NYSCA Targeted…
O'Donnell-Green Music and Dance Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: O'Donnell-Green Music and Dance Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The…
ODC Theater Opportunity Fund Funder: ODC Theater (San Francisco, CA) Overview: The Opportunity Fund at ODC Theater has supported artists via subsidy in processes of self-production onsite in the…
Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund…
OPAS College Performing Arts Scholarship Overview: The Oconee Performing Arts Society offers college performing arts scholarships to support talented students pursuing higher education in the…
Open Stage Space Grant Overview: A program supporting emerging NYC theatre companies by providing free rehearsal and performance space at EAG's historic Guild Hall. The grant period concludes with…
Opera Grants for Women Composers: Commissioning Grants Funder: OPERA America Inc Overview: Supports the development of new operas by women, advancing the important objective of increasing diversity…
Opera RESPECTS Training Awards Funder: OPERA America Inc Overview: Opera RESPECTS Training Awards support anti-harassment and respectful workplace training at opera companies. Geographic Scope: North…
Opportunity Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Opportunity Foundation Amount: US $7,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Opportunity Fund Grants support small to midsize arts…