Grants for Performing Arts

Last updated October 24, 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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Presenter Consortium for Jazz Grant Chamber Music America Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $39K The Presenter Consortium for Jazz Grant, offered by Chamber Music America, supports U.S.-based presenters collaborating to engage professional jazz ensembles.	Not published	Up to $39K
Our Journey Micro-Grant Program Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Our Journey Micro-Grant Program was designed to benefit artists and art organizations by awarding funding allocations of up to $500 for artistic endeavors throughout the Rockford region.	Rolling	Up to $500
Carpenter Foundation - Performing Arts Grant E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, established in 1975, supports performing arts initiatives in Richmond, Virginia.	Not published	Varies
Sauk Centre Area Arts Grants Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Sauk Centre Area Arts Grants, provided by CommunityGiving, aim to enhance arts and cultural activities in the Sauk Centre area.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Don Lumadue Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Don Lumadue Scholarship is offered by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut to support students from New London, Waterford, and East Lyme high schools pursuing education in the fine or performing arts.	Not published	Up to $500
Sarah Bryan Miller Fund Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Alice M. Ditson Fund: Organizational Support - Spring Deadline Grant The Alice M. Ditson Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alice M. Ditson Fund provides organizational support for professional performing ensembles and institutions committed to advancing the work of younger and relatively unknown living American composers.	Not published	Varies
MCF: Maine Expansion Arts - BIPOC Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 1983, the Maine Community Foundation works with donors and other partners to improve the quality of life for all Maine people. MaineCF’s investment expertise supports our donors’ effective and strategic giving.	Not published	Varies
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: University Scholarships Grant American Theatre Wing Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: University Scholarships, by the American Theatre Wing, supports high school seniors from underrepresented backgrounds with a $10,000 annual scholarship for four years.	Not published	Up to $10K
Free for All Endowment Fund Grant Boston Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Free for All Endowment Fund Grant by the Boston Foundation aims to provide access to classical orchestral music for all residents of the Boston region.	Not published	Up to $8K
Arts Idaho Entry Track Grant Idaho Commission on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arts Idaho Entry Track Grant, offered by the Idaho Commission on the Arts, supports public arts programs by nonprofit organizations and local governments in Idaho.	Not published	Varies
Southern Circuit Screening Partner Grant South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Southern Circuit Screening Partner Grant invites nonprofit, educational, or governmental organizations in the South Arts region to host screenings of independent documentaries.	Not published	Varies
CMA Artistic Projects Grant Chamber Music America Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K – $20K Chamber Music America’s Artistic Projects grant supports small ensembles and presenters in New York City with budgets under $250,000.	Not published	$8K – $20K
Crossroads: Touring New England Program New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Linda Starikov Singer Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Not published · $2K – $2K The Linda Starikov Singer Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, supports students pursuing careers in musical theater and the performing arts.	Not published	$2K – $2K
William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund Grant Baltimore Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund Grant, managed by the Baltimore Community Foundation, aims to enrich the cultural landscape of metropolitan Baltimore.	Not published	$10K
National Theater Project New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies 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 informed, interactive network of ensembles, artists, and presenters…	Not published	Varies
CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Major Projects Grant Columbia Basin Trust · Foundation Not published · $10K The CBT Arts and Culture Program provides grants for major projects in the arts, supporting individuals and organizations in the Columbia Basin region.	Not published	$10K
VCA: Virginia Touring Grants Virginia Commission for the Arts · Foundation Not published · $100 – $8K The Virginia Touring Grants program supports high-quality arts performances by reimbursing eligible organizations up to 50% of performance fees for artists from the VCA Touring Artist Roster.	Not published	$100 – $8K
Beyond Talent America-Israel Cultural Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Beyond Talent is a pioneering program committed to supporting the journey of exceptional Israeli artists by bridging the gap between raw talent and a flourishing career.	Not published	Varies
BSO/Arbella School Bus Program Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300 The Arbella Insurance Foundation BSO School Bus Program was created to help schools defray transportation costs associated with field trips to the BSO Youth Concerts.	Not published	Up to $300
Nord Family Foundation Grant Program The Nord Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nord Family Foundation Grant Program focuses on supporting a variety of initiatives in the areas of arts and culture, civic affairs, education, and health and social services.	Not published	Varies
SU-CASA Grant New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Foundation Not published · $8K The SU-CASA Grant is a 3-month program placing local artists in Staten Island senior centers to engage older adults through creative workshops. Each residency concludes with a public event showcasing the participants' work.	Not published	$8K
Creative Engagement Grants Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The Creative Engagement Grants, offered by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, support individual artists and nonprofit organizations in Manhattan.	Not published	Up to $12K

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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 24, 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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