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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Social Impact Theatre Grant Program The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Social Impact Theatre Grant Program supports innovative theatrical productions that address pressing social issues, fostering dialogue and community engagement.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program: Media The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program for Media supports non-profit organizations seeking funding for projects that highlight the works and lives of Kurt Weill, Lotte Lenya, and Marc Blitzstein.	Not published	Varies
Re-envisioning the COVID Creative Economy Grant Albuquerque Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K	Not published	Up to $25K
East Arts Grant Program (formerly East of the River) DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The East Arts Grant Program supports BIPOC-centered non-profit organizations in the northeast and southeast quadrants of Washington, DC, providing high-quality arts and humanities experiences.	Not published	Up to $35K
New & Experimental Works (NEW) Grant Program Kenneth Rainin Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Kenneth Rainin Foundation's NEW Grant Program offers essential funding of $5,000 to $30,000 to small and mid-sized arts organizations in the Bay Area.	Not published	$5K – $30K
United Arts Creative Placemaking Open Call Performers United Arts of Central Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The United Arts of Central Florida Creative Placemaking team is currently seeking to engage artists interested in activating community spaces.	Not published	Varies
Creative County Initiative Last Mile Fund Grant Essex County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding for the arts is more critical now than ever before Public art brings people together. Sharing diverse cultures paves the way for understanding, civic discourse and collective problem solving.	Not published	Varies
Culture and Community Grant Program Albers Family Affiliated Fund of Occf Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K Launched in 2023, the Culture and Community grant program awarded $363,000 in grants across three categories (Educational Programming, Visual Arts, and Festivals & Public Events) to 27 organizations in October 2023. 1000 N. Broadway Ave.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Don Brockett Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $8K The Don Brockett Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by The Pittsburgh Foundation, supports students pursuing the performing and theatrical arts at Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham University, or Point Park University.	Not published	$2K – $8K
ISF Impact Campaign Grant Islamic Scholarship Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The ISF Impact Campaign Grant supports completed short or feature-length films that aim to create a positive societal impact through outreach and community engagement.	Not published	Up to $5K
NYSCA Targeted Opportunities Grant (NY) New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $35K The NYSCA Targeted Opportunities Grant supports the arts and creativity in New York State through various funding opportunities, including Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeships, Rehearsal Space for Performing Arts, and Performing Arts…	Not published	$10K – $35K
Burgess Trust Grant Burgess R & F Tuw · Foundation Not published · $4K – $30K The Burgess Trust Grant, established by Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess, aims to promote the performing arts in Denver, Colorado.	Not published	$4K – $30K
Spokane Arts Grant Awards (SAGA) Spokane Arts Fund · Foundation Not published · $33K – $67K	Not published	$33K – $67K
Lawrell Ray Hilgeman Memorial Scholarship Grant Our Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Community Foundation is a charitable resource devoted to our local community. We help people make meaningful gifts that improve life in Daviess County, Indiana today and for generations to come.	Not published	$1K
PNC Arts Alive PNC Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A multi-million dollar initiative through the PNC Foundation designed to support the visual and performing arts.	Not published	Varies
IMPACT: Quality of Place: Community Assets - Arts, Culture, & Heritage Grants Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The IMPACT: Quality of Place Grant Program aims to enhance community well-being, foster civic pride, and stimulate tourism through support for arts, culture, and heritage initiatives in Erie County.	Not published	Up to $15K
Joyce Peugh Pate Capper Charitable Trust Grant Tua Joyce Capper Charitable Tr · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Joyce Peugh Pate Capper Charitable Trust Grant supports charitable initiatives in Fort Worth, Texas, with a focus on the performing and visual arts, libraries, churches, and hospitals.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Impact & Exploration Fund The National Alliance for Musical Theatre Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Impact & Exploration Fund helps NAMT member theatres pilot new ideas in various administrative and production areas to advance their missions.	Not published	Varies
Levitt Music Series Grants - VIBE Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $120K The Levitt Music Series Grants - VIBE is a matching grant program designed to bring free outdoor concerts to urban neighborhoods with limited access to the arts.	Not published	Up to $120K
Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts Grant Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts Grant supports the creative and performing arts in the San Antonio area, honoring Rogers' legacy.	Not published	Varies
Grants For Arts Organizations Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The foundation does NOT provide grants for: The Sandler Center Foundation does not discriminate against organizations or individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender expression, age, disability, sexual…	Not published	Up to $15K
Building for the Arts Artsfund · Foundation Not published · $22K – $2M Building for the Arts is a capital grant program that awards grants to performing arts, art museum, and cultural organizations for acquisition, construction, and/or major renovation of capital facilities.	Not published	$22K – $2M
Brian Liechty Theater Production Scholarship Grant Marshall County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Marshall County Community Foundation is a public charity where local roots help great ideas take flight. We are community-minded partners and trusted investors.	Not published	Varies
Irene S. and Harry Louik College Scholarship Fund Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Irene S. and Harry Louik College Scholarship Fund, established in 2001 by The Pittsburgh Foundation, supports students pursuing careers in the performing arts.	Not published	Varies

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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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