Grants for Performing Arts

Last updated October 24, 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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Culture and Community Grant Program Lawton Community Foundation Affiliated Fund of the Occf Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Oklahoma City Community Foundation launched its Culture and Community grant program to support organizations that preserve and promote Oklahoma's unique cultural heritage through educational programming, visual and performing arts, and…	Not published	$5K – $25K
McKnight National Residency And Commission Grant Playwrights' Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $27K The McKnight National Residency and Commission Grant supports a distinguished playwright from outside Minnesota to create a new play.	Not published	Up to $27K
Emerging Artist Program (CQC Emerging Artist) QCC The Center for Lesbian Gay Bisexual · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emerging Artist Program is part of the Creating Queer Community initiative and provides commissions for emerging artists to create or curate performance/exhibition segments as part of the National Queer Arts Festival.	Not published	Varies
JFNY: Grants for Arts & Cultural Exchange The Japanese American Association of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The JFNY Grant for Arts & Cultural Exchange supports U.S. non-profit organizations aiming to enhance understanding of Japanese arts and culture.	Not published	Up to $5K
Creative Capital Award Creative Capital Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Creative Capital Award is the only national open call grant program dedicated to funding artists creating new work in every discipline.	Not published	Up to $50K
John T. & Elizabeth C. Adams Arts Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John T. & Elizabeth C. Adams Arts Fund Grant, established by the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, aims to enhance artistic quality in the Duluth-Superior area.	Not published	Varies
Jazz Road Tours Grants South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Jazz Road Tours Grants provide financial support for emerging and mid-career jazz artists to develop tours across communities in the U.S. Grants up to $15,000 facilitate three-to-six site tours, focusing on underserved areas.	Not published	Up to $15K
ISF Documentary Film Grant Islamic Scholarship Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The ISF Documentary Film Grant supports emerging Muslim filmmakers creating impactful narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.	Not published	Up to $20K
Rocky Mtn. Power Foundation: Arts and Culture Organizations Grant Pacificorp Foundation Aka Pacific Power · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation supports arts and culture organizations through grants typically ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, with a focus on enhancing community vitality.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Princess Grace Awards Princess Grace Foundation - USA · Foundation Not published · $10K The Princess Grace Awards identify and support extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance, and film through unrestricted cash grants.	Not published	$10K
NEST (New England States Touring) New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K NEST funds the presentation of regional, national, and international artists presented by New England-based nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $15K
Carthage Affiliate Program/Vivian Leon Fund for the Musical Arts Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Carthage Affiliate Program, through the Vivian Leon Fund for the Musical Arts, offers grants for 501(c)3 organizations in the Carthage area.	Not published	Up to $4K
DCLA Premier Grants Staten Island Arts · Foundation Not published · $750 – $3K The DCLA Premier Grants provide vital support to first-time applicants, including individual artists and community organizations on Staten Island.	Not published	$750 – $3K
Allan and Margot Blank Foundation Grant Blank Allan and Margot Fdn · Foundation Not published · $1K – $20K The Allan and Margot Blank Foundation Grant supports musical and artistic organizations, focusing on chamber groups, choral groups, and soloists performing contemporary music, particularly in the Richmond, Virginia area.	Not published	$1K – $20K
Season Grant Program The Durham Arts Council Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Season Grant Program supports arts organizations with on-going operations, year-round activities, and annual events.	Not published	Varies
Cullen Foundation Performing Arts Action Grant Cullen Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K The Action Grant is an expedited route for past Cullen performing arts grantees seeking less than $10,000 per year.	Rolling	Up to $10K
MPTT Grants for Monterey County Non-Profit Performing Arts Groups Monterey Peninsula Theatre Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K	Not published	Up to $4K
Artist in Residence Program The Reserve at Lake Keowee Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Reserve Lifestyle Fund sponsors an ongoing Artist-in-Residence program as part of their commitment to supporting the arts.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Roe Green Visiting Voices The Dramatists Guild Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A national outreach program (formerly called Roe Green Traveling Masters) that brings prominent theater writers into communities across the country to lead workshops, master classes, talkbacks, and other public events.	Not published	Varies
Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellowship Grant United Institute for Theatre Technology Inc. · Foundation Not published · $3K – $4K The Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellowship, initiated by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), offers a unique opportunity for emerging leaders in the theatre and entertainment industry.	Not published	$3K – $4K
Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Projects, Events, or Festivals Grant, offered by the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, supports a diverse range of arts and humanities initiatives in the District of Columbia.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Arts, Culture, and Creative Enterprises- A Place to Perform Grants The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K A Place to Perform Grants, offered by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, supports nonprofit literary and performing arts organizations in the Atlanta region.	Not published	Up to $5K
Fulton County Arts & Culture Grant Fulton County Department of Arts & Culture · State Not published · $1K – $50K The Fulton County Arts & Culture Grant offers funding from $1,000 to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations and artists in Fulton County for arts programming in 2026.	Not published	$1K – $50K
MN State Arts Board - Cultural Expression Grant Minnesota State Arts Board · Foundation Not published · $5K – $35K The MN State Arts Board's Cultural Expression Grant supports initiatives that celebrate, express, or explore culture through the arts.	Not published	$5K – $35K

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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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