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.
Del Shores Foundation Writers Search Overview: A playwriting competition established by the Del Shores Foundation to discover and support new theatrical voices. Focus Areas: - Playwriting - Theatre…
Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sacramento Region Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Dennis Mangers…
DGF National Fellows Program Overview: A nine-month intensive program designed to augment the training of American writers early in their careers and enhance community among playwrights and musical…
DGF: Legacy Project Overview: A program supporting theater writers and preserving theatrical legacy. Specific details limited in provided materials. Program Type: Legacy and archival support for…
Dodge Fund Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Educational Foundation of Lake County Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The Dodge Fund Scholarship, established by the Education Foundation…
Dominique's Musician Corner Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Last Updated: October 19, 2025 Summary Dominique's Musician Corner Scholarship, established…
Don Brockett Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $8,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Don Brockett Memorial Scholarship…
Don Lumadue Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Don Lumadue Scholarship is offered…
Dramatists Guild Foundation offers various grant programs to nonprofit theatres and writers. - Organization: Dramatists Guild Foundation - Type: Foundation Grant
E2AC Creative Overview: E2AC specializes in content creation for social impact, working with creatives at any budget level and specialty. Services Offered - Video and podcast production - Live events…
EAG's Open Stage Space Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Episcopal Actors' Guild Amount: US $5,600 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The EAG's Open Stage Space Grant, initiated by The Episcopal…
East Arts Grant Program (formerly East of the River) Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The East Arts Grant…
East Bay Fund for Artists Overview: The East Bay Fund for Artists supports local artists and arts organizations in the East Bay to create new and diverse works of art. Geographic Scope: East Bay…
East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Town Of East Hartford Amount: US $50 - US $1,500 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The East Hartford…
Overview _Check Back in 2026 for Updates!_ Mission 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…
Edward A. and Shirley B. Livi Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary Easily learn…
Edward C. Snyder Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scranton Area Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Edward C. The next deadline for…
Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation Grant aims to…
Ella Heimbrodt Award Funder: The TWS Foundation Program Type: Scholarship Geographic Scope: Western Springs, IL / Chicago suburbs Eligibility: - Must be an 8th grade student entering high school in…
Elliott Carter Special Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amphion Foundation Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Elliott Carter Special Grant Program, funded by the Amphion Foundation,…