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.
Regional Touring Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mid-America Arts Alliance Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Regional Touring Grant Program, funded by the…
Reinberger Foundation: Arts, Culture & Humanities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Reinberger Foundation Last Updated: January 07, 2025 Summary The Reinberger Foundation, established in 1966, aims to…
Rella Lossy Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Theatre Bay Area Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,500 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary The Rella Lossy Award celebrates Rella Lossy’s legacy by recognizing…
Repertoire Development Grants Funder: OPERA America Inc Overview: Repertoire Development Grants assist Professional Company Members and their partners in developing new North American opera and music…
Resident Artist Program (RAP) Overview: Mabou Mines Resident Artist Program offers NYC-based, early-career artists the opportunity to work in residence at Mabou Mines over five months to strengthen…
Responsive Grant- Performing Arts Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cullen Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $125,000 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Cullen Foundation's Responsive Grant for…
Restart NY Regrants Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), administered by Arts Services Inc. (ASI) Program Status: This was a time-limited program for COVID-19 recovery. Applications…
RFP for Exhibitions Funder: Airport Foundation MSP Geographic Scope: Not specified (appears open to regional and broader organizations) Focus Areas: Exhibition curation and display at airport…
RFP for Performing Arts Funder: Airport Foundation MSP Geographic Scope: Upper Midwest (emphasis on regional artists) Focus Areas: Live performing arts and cultural performances Program Description…
RIF: Aaron Roitman Chamber Music Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rhode Island Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Aaron Roitman Chamber…
Rising Star Performing Arts Competition Funder: Howard County Arts Council Geographic Scope: Howard County, Maryland Overview: The Rising Star Performing Arts Competition celebrates early career…
Robert L.B. Tobin Director-Designer Prize Funder: OPERA America Inc Overview: The prize recognizes promising stage directors and designers for their ingenuity in bringing operatic works to life for…
Robert W. Woodruff Foundation: Arts & Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The Robert W. Woodruff…
Rockland Trust Event Sponsorships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary Rockland Trust Event Sponsorships aim to enhance community…
Rocky Mtn. Power Foundation: Arts and Culture Organizations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 28,…
Roe Green Visiting Voices Overview: A national outreach program (formerly called Roe Green Traveling Masters) that brings prominent theater writers into communities across the country to lead…
Roger Berger Grant for the Arts Status: ACTIVE Funder: Story County Community Foundation Last Updated: May 22, 2025 Summary The Roger Berger Grant for the Arts, established by the Story County…
Rufus and Margo Rose New Works Fund Established: 1975 Purpose: Honors fine performers and great friends of puppetry, Rufus and Margo Rose. Makes financial grants to active puppeteers for projects…
Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Russell Hill Rogers Fund For The Arts Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts Grant supports…
Saltonstall x Circus Culture residency Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Constance Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: December 13,…