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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Anna Sosenko Assist Trust Grant Anna Sosenko Assist Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Anna Sosenko Assist Trust Grant supports emerging artists in the fields of theatre, opera, and concert by providing financial assistance for essential expenses such as rehearsal costs, performance attire, and accompanist fees.	Not published	Up to $2K
New York City Small Theatres Fund Grant Alliance of Resident Theatres New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K – $10K The New York City Small Theatres Fund, established in collaboration with the Howard Gilman Foundation, offers vital support to small nonprofit theatre companies in NYC with budgets under $250,000.	Not published	$8K – $10K
Classical Commissioning Grant Program Chamber Music America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Chamber Music America’s Classical Commissioning Program provides grants to professional U.S.-based presenters and ensembles whose programming includes Western European and/or non-Western classical and contemporary music.	Not published	Varies
Eulipions Fund Grant The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K – $10K The Eulipions Fund Grant, offered by The Denver Foundation, invites 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Colorado to apply for funding between $4,000 and $10,000.	Not published	$4K – $10K
RFP for Exhibitions Airport Foundation MSP · Foundation Not published · Varies Arts@MSP invites artists, artisans, and partner organizations to propose exhibition concepts for display throughout Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport.	Not published	Varies
The Velocity Fund Asian Arts Initiative · Foundation Not published · Varies The Velocity Fund offers twelve Philadelphia-based artists and collectives $5000 to develop and present new projects — particularly those that are experimental in genre, collaborative in practice, grounded in their communities, and…	Not published	Varies
Jazz Touring Network Grant Mid Atlantic Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Jazz Touring Network (JTN) fosters the presentation of jazz across the mid-Atlantic region, supporting both novice and experienced presenters.	Not published	Up to $3K
Dance Advancement Fund Grant Dance Service New York City Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K – $40K The Dance Advancement Fund, supported by the Howard Gilman Foundation and Ford Foundation, aims to empower dance-making organizations in the NYC area with budgets between $25,000-$250,000.	Not published	$6K – $40K
Creative Impact Fund Assembly for the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies Assembly for the Arts (Cleveland/Cuyahoga County) operates the Creative Impact Fund, a grant program for the arts and culture sector, with published 2023, 2024, and 2025 awardee cohorts.	Not published	Varies
TourWest Grants Creative West · Foundation Not published · Varies WESTAF’s TourWest Grant provides flexible funding for presenters/presenting organizations within the WESTAF region to support their regional touring program.	Not published	Varies
Catalyst Fellowship The Dramatists Guild Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A fellowship program offering support and development opportunities for theater writers. Details limited in provided materials.	Not published	Varies
Reinberger Foundation: Arts, Culture & Humanities Grants The Reinberger Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reinberger Foundation, established in 1966, aims to empower individuals towards self-sufficiency while enriching communities in Ohio.	Not published	Varies
Community Arts Grants Mobile Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K Projects should achieve some or all of the following:	Not published	$1K – $2K
George S. Souten Performing Arts Scholarship Grant Four County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The George S. Souten Performing Arts Scholarship, offered by the Four County Community Foundation, supports high school seniors from Armada, Capac, Imlay City, and Romeo who plan to major or minor in performing arts.	Not published	$1K
Schmitt Foundation Grant The Kilian J and Caroline F Schmitt · Foundation Not published · Varies The Schmitt Foundation Grant, established by Kilian J. and Caroline F. Schmitt, supports non-profit organizations in the greater Rochester area. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under Sec.	Not published	Varies
Edith Lutyens & Norman Bel Geddes Design Enhancement Fund Alliance of Resident Theatres New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 1972, A.R.T./New York assists over 400 member theatres in managing their theatre companies effectively so they may realize their rich artistic visions and serve their diverse audiences well.	Not published	Varies
Frank Young Fund for New Musicals - Project Development Grants The National Alliance for Musical Theatre Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Frank Young Fund for New Musicals supports collaborations between member theatres and musical theatre writers via grants to NAMT's US-based not-for-profit members to support project development of new musicals.	Not published	Varies
Creating Queer Community Grant (CQC) QCC The Center for Lesbian Gay Bisexual · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Creating Queer Community (CQC) Grant supports innovative artistic projects that build LGBTQ community through the arts. Approximately 20 grants are awarded annually.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Native Performing Arts Live Production Grantees Program First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A grants program for Native performing arts live productions that celebrates Native excellence in performing arts.	Not published	Varies
Joe Salek Scholarship for Theater Arts Trust Grant San Antonio Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joe Salek Scholarship for Theater Arts Trust, administered by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports students pursuing a degree in Theatre Arts, including acting, playwriting, and design.	Not published	Varies
Artists & Scholars Project Grants Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomer · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Artists & Scholars Project Grants support individual artists and scholars residing in Montgomery County, MD, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.	Not published	$1K – $5K
AMP Up Grant University Of Rochester · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The AMP Up Grant, introduced by the Eastman School of Music, aims to foster community engagement through creative marketing strategies that increase concert attendance.	Not published	$500 – $1K
NYC Opera Grants: Support for Small-Budget Organizations Opera America Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K These two-year project grants support strategic investments in NYC opera organizations with budgets under $250,000.	Not published	$10K – $30K
McKnight Fellowships in Playwriting Grant Playwrights' Center · Foundation Not published · $29K The McKnight Fellowships in Playwriting support mid-career playwrights in Minnesota, providing a $25,000 stipend, $2,500 for play development, and $1,400 for travel.	Not published	$29K

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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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