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.

Chicago DCASE: CityArts Program

The goal of DCASE’s CityArts Program is to encourage the attainment of artistic excellence and financial stability, and to incentivize innovation related to citywide priorities. Nonprofit arts and culture organizations […]

Artist Year Fellowship 2021-2022 Cohort

NATIONAL SERVICE FOR CITIZEN-ARTISTS. ArtistYear is the first national AmeriCorps program for artists to dedicate themselves to a year of service to our country. WHY WE EXIST 4 million disadvantaged […]

2022 Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise in Dance

The Vilcek Foundation will award three Creative Promise Prizes of $50,000 each to young, immigrant artistic directors, choreographers, and performers who demonstrate outstanding early achievement in dance. Applications are open […]

Australian Ballet Telstra Emerging Choreographer (TEC)

New choreography is the lifeblood of The Australian Ballet. Together with Principal Partner Telstra, we’re creating a new pathway for emerging Australian choreographers in all dance styles to develop their […]

Joffrey Ballet Winning Works

The Winning Works Choreographic Competition was created to recognize talented and emerging ALAANA choreographers whose unique perspective will ignite creativity in the form of original works of dance. The Joffrey […]

Arts in Society Grant/Scholarship

The State of Colorado

Arts in Society is awarding $5,000-$35,000 to individuals and organizations in the state of Colorado who seek to implement projects that utilize the arts as an integral element in promoting […]

Hodder Fellowship at Princeton University

Princeton University NJ, United States

The Hodder fellowship will be awarded to 2-5 artists of exceptional promise to pursue independent projects at Princeton University during the academic year. Awards consist of up to $86,000 for […]

Atlantic Center for the Arts Mentoring Artist-in-Residence Program

Atlantic Center for the Arts 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL, United States

The Atlantic Center for the Arts is conducting a three-week Residency Program that brings together three “Master Artists” from different disciplines, such as the visual arts, architecture, music, literature, choreography, […]

National YoungArts Foundation Dance Scholarship

The National YoungArts Foundation is awarding dance scholarships for dancers ages 15-18 or in grades 10-12. $250-$10,000 is awarded to individuals who demonstrate clear technique, a strong unique voice, and […]

Spotlight Awards Program

The Music Center 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Spotlight provides performing arts scholarships and artistic development to empower high school students by emphasizing preparation, courage, critical thinking and perseverance, while also providing an invaluable opportunity for students to […]

Genesis 2022 Choreographic Competition

Milwaukee Ballet WI

Milwaukee Ballet is accepting entries for Genesis, the ninth installment of its biennial choreographic competition. The production will be presented for the first time in the new Baumgartner Center for Dance’s […]