Grants for Performing Arts

Last updated October 25, 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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New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant - Level 1 Funding Arts Council of New Orleans · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant provides essential operating support to nonprofit arts organizations across various disciplines such as dance, music, and visual arts.	Not published	Up to $4K
MHC Community Identity & Heritage Festival Grants Minnesota Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The MHC Community Identity & Heritage Festival Grants support diverse cultural communities in Minnesota by funding community events, music and jazz festivals, and cultural festivals featuring art installations and performances.	Not published	Up to $300K
The Little Venue That Could Grant Program Indiespace Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K	Not published	$10K – $20K
DGF: Legacy Project The Dramatists Guild Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A program supporting theater writers and preserving theatrical legacy. Specific details limited in provided materials.	Not published	Varies
Resident Artist Program (RAP) Mabou Mines Development Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K Mabou Mines Resident Artist Program offers NYC-based, early-career artists the opportunity to work in residence at Mabou Mines over five months to strengthen their practice and experiment with performance ideas.	Not published	$2K
Fox Theatre Grant Program - Multiyear Grants Fox Theatre Inc F/K/a Atlanta Landmarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fox Theatre Grant Program, through Fox Gives, supports the preservation and revitalization of historic theaters across Georgia, ensuring these cultural landmarks continue to enrich their communities.	Not published	Varies
Call for Performers - Concerts in the Common Grant President and Fellows of Harvard College · Foundation Not published · $200 – $1K The legal name of Harvard University is President and Fellows of Harvard College. The Harvard Ed Portal connects the Allston-Brighton community with Harvard University, offering free programs and events for people of all ages.	Not published	$200 – $1K
Performing Arts Global Exchange Grant Mid Atlantic Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $8K The Performing Arts Global Exchange Grant (PAGE) fosters international performing arts in the U.S., promoting cultural understanding through diverse programming.	Not published	$2K – $8K
Community Grants (CG) Program Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · $8K – $15K The Community Grants (CG) Program, offered by the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, supports nonprofit organizations in developing community-based cultural programs, including various artistic disciplines.	Not published	$8K – $15K
Howard Gilman Foundation Grant - Current Grantees Renewed Funding The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Howard Gilman Foundation supports a diverse range of performing arts organizations in New York City, emphasizing equitable access to the arts.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Feld Entertainment Charitable Contributions Grant Feld Entertainment · Foundation Not published · Varies Feld Entertainment's Charitable Contributions aim to support children in need through various initiatives. Their donations have significantly impacted organizations like St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.	Not published	Varies
Performing Arts Grants Putnam Education Partnership Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides funding to Performing Arts programs to serve economically disadvantaged students The PEP Foundation is a recipient of United Way Grant Funding	Not published	Varies
Historic Theatre Revitalization Subgrant Program Idaho Heritage Trust Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies A specialized historic preservation program dedicated specifically to the revitalization and restoration of historic theatres throughout Idaho.	Not published	Varies
McKnight Fellowships for Musicians Grant MacPhail Center for Music · Foundation Not published · $25K The McKnight Fellowships for Musicians, administered by the MacPhail Center for Music, support mid-career musicians in Minnesota who have demonstrated artistic excellence and commitment.	Not published	$25K
FCA Emergency Grants Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The FCA Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists facing unexpected opportunities or expenses.	Not published	$500 – $3K
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Training Scholarships Grant American Theatre Wing Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Training Scholarships supports public middle and high school students from historically marginalized populations, providing funding for summer study and after-school training programs in theatre.	Not published	Varies
Kathryn Leigh Thurgaland Memorial Scholarship Kathryn Leigh Thurgaland Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $13K A scholarship program awarded to high school graduates who demonstrate a commitment to living an inspired life and embody the values of Kathryn Leigh Thurgaland.	Not published	Up to $13K
Session Recess Activities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Session supports the creation of new work by giving artists a project stipend, artist's fee, technical support, mentorship, and approximately two months to transform Recess into a hybrid of a productive studio space and dynamic exhibition…	Not published	Varies
Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts Grant Santa Barbara Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts Grant, administered by the Santa Barbara Foundation, offers up to $15,000 in funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County.	Not published	Up to $15K
Gaming Mitigation Grants Mass Cultural Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gaming Mitigation Grants support Massachusetts nonprofit and municipal performing arts centers impacted by resort-style casinos.	Not published	Varies
Fields Artist Fellowship Grant Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $150K The Fields Artist Fellowship, established in partnership with Oregon Humanities, supports artists and culture bearers in Oregon by providing $150,000 each to four fellows over two years.	Not published	$10K – $150K
Next Stage Grants Opera America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Next Stage Grants support the presentation of the second or subsequent production of existing, under-performed North American works.	Not published	Varies
Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Fellowship Grants Koch Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Fellowship Grants provide substantial financial assistance to exceptional artists in Kansas.	Not published	Up to $30K
The Gavin Creel Fellowships American Theatre Wing Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies American Theatre Wing's Gavin Creel Fellowships support emerging theatre makers through mentorship, training, networking, and performances. FLAG for detail.	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 25, 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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