DDP has compiled the following list of upcoming deadlines for grants, fellowships, residencies, and competitions as a resource for dancers, students, choreographers, and other professionals in the dance industry. Please scroll below to view detailed information about each of these programs and opportunities.

New England States Touring (NEST 1 and 2)

There are three distinct grant opportunities for New England nonprofit organizations: NEST 1, NEST 2, and NEST 3. Organizations serving rural communities and/or deeply engaging Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities are encouraged to apply. NEST 1 Funds the public presentation and engagement of a New England artist presented by a New England nonprofit […]

Aimed Dance Summer Fest: Internship & Workstudy Scholarships

The Aimed Dance Summer Fest faculty invite you to experience the depth and breadth of contemporary dance through this unique training and performance experience. The ADSF intensive is open to pre-professional dancers starting at 14 years of age looking to enhance their performance and choreography style to professionals seeking a summer of self-investment. Running for […]

Brabson Family Foundation

The Brabson Family Foundation supports bold and innovative ideas in education, sciences, and the arts in the United States. Successful grant applications demonstrate a novel or unique idea and clearly define the problem and proposed solution. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and organizations under the umbrella of another 501(c)(3) nonprofit are eligible to apply. Examples of past […]

Culver City Artist Laureate Program

Culver City continues to expand its recognition of the importance of the arts and the many creative artists who are committed to developing their art forms, enriching our community with their exhibits, performances, presentations, and service. The program is a collaboration between the City of Culver City -- the City Council and Cultural Affairs Commission […]

Movement Research

A residency program providing commissioning support, rehearsal space, performance and related opportunities designed to support the individualized creative process of movement-based artists. Six (6) artists will be selected to participate in the 2024/2025 Movement Research Artist-in-Residence program via this application process. Applications will be reviewed and selected through a peer artist review process. Selected artists […]

CALT Folk and Traditional Arts Experiences

The Central Appalachia Living Traditions (CALT) Experiences grants fund public-facing projects and events in Appalachian counties of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia that bring community members together around folk and traditional arts practice and cultural knowledge. Funded projects will encourage broad public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of living traditions and/or grow and share artistic skill […]

Residency at Sitka

Sitka Residencies offer dedicated time and space for artists, writers, scientists, educators and interdisciplinary creators to immerse themselves in independent work amid the remarkable ecology of Cascade Head and the Oregon coast. Sitka residents enjoy solitude as well as opportunities for self-directed exchange and collaboration in a supportive environment, free from outside pressures, drawing inspiration […]

Walking Together

Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color supports folklife and traditional arts rooted in communities of color by investing in artists/practitioners and the community organizations that care for them. It is a national funding program managed by the six U.S. regional arts organizations (RAOs). Often called the “art of everyday life,” folklife includes […]

SIA Foundation Grants

The SIA Foundation, Inc. offers cash grants which are used to support the funding of specific capital projects in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, and Health & Welfare. Grants are available for qualifying 501(c) 3 organizations or entities within the State of Indiana that will improve the quality of life and help meet […]

Harkness Foundation for Dance Grant Proposal

The Harkness Foundation for Dance is a private grant-making foundation dedicated to invigorating and supporting the dance art form, predominantly in New York City. Since its inception the Foundation has contributed significantly to the dance field, extending grants to over 600 organizations and fiscally-sponsored artists. The Harkness Board of Trustees meets three times annually to […]

Amplifi Napa Valley – Emerging Artists Grant

We are dedicated to delivering strategic investments that amplify Napa County as a hub for inspiring live performance and innovative cultural experiences. Our Guiding Principals in designing our programs and making decisions about our investments are Creativity, Opportunity, Inclusion, and Collaboration. Our current strategic focus is to Cultivate and Amplify Local Emerging Talent, with an […]

The Democracy Cycle

In January 2024, The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) and Civis Foundation (a Galvan Initiatives affiliate) partnered to launch The Democracy Cycle, a new commissioning program designed to support new works that illuminate the promise, practice, imperfection, and opportunity of democracy. Eligibility: Be generative artists who are currently creating new work in theater, dance, […]