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.
SMAC: Art Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The SMAC Art Project Grants support nonprofit…
Smith-Hobson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ventura County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Smith-Hobson Foundation Grant provides vital support for arts and…
Social Impact Theatre Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sheri And Les Biller Family Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The Social Impact Theatre Grant…
Overview _NOTE: Applications for this program are now closed._ Detailed Program Description South Arts believes that rural communities deserve great art, and can require specialized support to make…
Overview _NOTE: This grant program is currently on pause. _ Presentation Grants Program Presentation Grants are an opportunity for organizations in South Arts' nine-state region to receive fee…
Southern Arts Recovery Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Southern Arts Recovery Fund Grant, coordinated by South Arts,…
Southern Circuit Screening Partner Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: September 21, 2025 Summary The Southern Circuit Screening…
Special Events and Community Arts Program - Community Arts for individual Artists and Artistic groups Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Naperville, Illinois Amount: More than US $50,000 Last…
Spokane Arts Grant Awards (SAGA) Funder: Spokane Arts Mission: To enrich artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy within Spokane by serving as a catalyst for a robust, healthy arts community where…
Spotlight Academy Youth Theatre Program Funder: Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (via Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund legislative appropriation) Program Type: Youth theatre education program…
Student Ambassador Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Institute for Theatre Technology Inc. Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The Student Ambassador Program by USITT offers a unique…
SU-CASA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $8,000 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The SU-CASA Grant is a 3-month program placing local artists…
SUITE/space (Year B Resident Artist Program) Overview: Continuation cycle for former "Year A" Resident Artists to further develop projects closer to final realization. Eligibility: BY INVITE ONLY -…
Overview Content Emerging Artist Award SVCREATES recognizes the region’s finest artists who have demonstrated a commitment to developing their art forms and to enriching the greater Santa Clara…
TAC Arts Project Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Arts Commission Amount: US $1,000 - US $18,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The TAC Arts Project Support grant provides…
TCA Texas Arts Respond Performance Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Commission On The Arts Amount: US $75 - US $8,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The TCA Texas Arts Respond…
The Alice M. Ditson Fund: Organizational Support - Fall Deadline Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alice M. Ditson Fund Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Alice M. Ditson Fund offers…
The Alice M. Ditson Fund: Organizational Support - Spring Deadline Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alice M. Ditson Fund Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Alice M. Ditson Fund provides…
The Allegro Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Allegro Fund Grant, established by The Dayton Foundation, supports performing arts…
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Training Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Theatre Wing Inc Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Training…