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.
Carpenter Foundation - Performing Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter…
Carthage Affiliate Program/Vivian Leon Fund for the Musical Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The…
Casting Society Cares Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entertainment Community Fund Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary Casting Society Cares offers Emergency Financial Assistance to performing arts…
Catalyst Fellowship Overview: A fellowship program offering support and development opportunities for theater writers. Details limited in provided materials. Program Type: Fellowship for emerging and…
CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Major Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbia Basin Trust Amount: C $10,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The CBT Arts and Culture Program provides…
CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Touring Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbia Basin Trust Amount: Up to C $5,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Touring…
Central Minnesota Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $5,000 - US $7,500 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Central Minnesota Arts Grant supports small to…
CFMT Ernest and Selma Rosenblum Fund for the Performing Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The…
CFQA: Mary Ridder Cherny Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Quincy Area Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The Mary Ridder Cherny Fund, established in memory of Mary…
CFSNY: Arts and Culture Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for South Central New York Amount: US $5,001 - US $20,000 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Arts and…
CFWT: Sybil Harrington Endowment for the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Sybil Harrington Endowment for the Arts,…
Chaim Schwartz Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chaim Schwartz Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Chaim Schwartz Foundation Grant supports…
The purpose of this program is to support professional ensembles and presenters in building audiences for small ensemble classical, contemporary, and jazz music through residency projects. Awards…
Chamber Music America provides grants for eligible jazz, classical/contemporary chamber music organizations. - Organization: Chamber Music America - Type: Foundation Grant
Chamber Music America’s New Jazz Works program provides grants to U.S. jazz ensembles to create, perform, and if desired, record new works. The new work may be composed by the ensemble leader or…
Charles E. Culpeper Arts & Culture Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rockefeller Brothers Fund Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Charles E. Culpeper Arts & Culture Grant Program, funded…
Charlotte Cushman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlotte Cushman Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Charlotte Cushman Foundation Grant…
Chris Witte Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Nantucket Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Chris Witte Memorial…
City of Bellingham- Standard Tourism Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Bellingham Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The City of Bellingham offers the Standard…
City of Berkeley: Community Festivals Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Berkeley Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The City of Berkeley's Community Festivals Grant…