Shubert Foundation grants are awarded exclusively to US organizations, which must have current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and must submit current financial statements in order to be eligible for funding. The Foundation provides grants only to professional organizations that have an established track record as well as a history of fiscal responsibility. Non-professional community dance organizations are not eligible for funding. The Foundation exclusively provides general operating support. Funds are not provided for project support, nor allocated for capital or endowment campaigns, nor to individuals or conduit organizations.

ELIGIBILITY

• Record of professional performance activity
• Record of developing and producing new work
• Fiscal responsibility
• Organizations must have minimum operating expenses of $150,000 or higher (not including in-kind support)
• Minimum of 8 ticketed, professional performances annually (not including college residencies and free outdoor performances)
• Dancers must be paid
• The Shubert Foundation does not support dance education, schools, or studios outside of New York City

NEXT DEADLINE: October 14, 2026 by 6pm ET

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