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.
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: University Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Theatre Wing Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Andrew Lloyd…
The Arts: Multiyear Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Mary Duke Biddle Foundation's Arts Grant…
The Association of Performing Arts Professionals Cultural Exchange Fund operates on three year cycle.Stipends of up to $2,000 can be awarded to individuals and up to $10,000 for groups. -…
The Creative Economy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entertainment Community Fund Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Creative Economy Fund offers vital support to digital creators and…
The Democracy Cycle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: World Trade Center Performing Arts Center Inc Amount: US $60,000 Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The Democracy Cycle is a five-year initiative by…
The Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship Overview: A fellowship program supporting theater writers. Details limited in provided materials. Program Type: Fellowship for theater writers Contact Information: -…
The Intentional Artist Overview: A program mentioned in the Artist Opportunities section of EAG's website. Status: Limited information available in provided materials. Further details available on…
The Jan and Frank Cicero Artist-in-Residence Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Newberry Library Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: October 31, 2025 Summary The Jan and Frank Cicero…
The Jan and Frank Cicero Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Newberry Library Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Jan and Frank Cicero Fellowship supports artists…
The Little Venue That Could Grant Program Status: Ongoing biennial program (2025 cycle completed; next cycle year unknown) Geographic Scope: New York City Focus Areas: General operating support for…
Overview Background The Morgan Fund (a Donor Advised Fund held at the Seattle Foundation) was established in 2004 to support performing arts organizations. It exists for one reason: to promote better…
The Morgan Fund: Performing Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Seattle Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Morgan Fund, a donor-advised fund at Seattle…
The principal goal of The Shubert Foundation is to support not-for-profit, professional theatre and dance companies in the United States. - Organization: Shubert Foundation - Type: Foundation Grant
The Puffin Foundation supports organizations in conducting projects in the areas of music, photography, and theater.Support will be provided to encourage emerging artists. - Organization: Puffin…
The purpose of this program is to celebrate the working relationship between theaters and writers. Awards will support nonprofit theaters that have fair and equitable practices and that hold…
The purpose of this program is to foster relationships and increase understanding between U.S.-based Muslim and non-Muslim populations by supporting the planning and implementation of projects that…
The Rebecca Vogelsang Theatre Scholarship Award Amount: $500 Geographic Scope: Forest Hills Eastern High School Background: Rebecca Vogelsang was a dedicated theatre student at Forest Hills Eastern…
The Ruth Maleczech Award Overview: Annual award honoring a performer who embodies Ruth Maleczech's daring and raw, naked fearlessness in every performance. Criteria: Award goes to a performer who…
The Saints Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Saints Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Saints Arts Grants support theater, dance, music, and multi-disciplinary…
The purpose of this program is to sustain and advance the live performing arts in the United States. Funding will provide general operating support to nonprofit, professional theater and dance…