Grant Opportunity is Designed for Dance-Focused Organizations in New York City (USA)
GrantID: 44050
Grant Funding Amount Low: $1,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $10,000
Summary
This grant opportunity is designed for dance-focused organizations and fiscally-sponsored independent choreographers operating in a major metropolitan area. It seeks to support the essential lifecycle of dance — from creation to presentation, education, and the services that sustain the field. The geographic focus is specific to a single city, and the funding is not open to general arts or other disciplines.
Applicants eligible under this program typically include nonprofit dance companies, dance-presenting organizations, dance education institutions, independent choreographers (under fiscal sponsorship), and service organizations that support the dance ecosystem. Individuals without nonprofit or fiscal-sponsorship status are not eligible. The funds are meant for future-oriented efforts — either program or project support — and not for capital construction, endowments, private school funding, or media/film/book projects.
Uses of the funds may include commissioning new work, supporting a dance season or tour, funding educational outreach in dance, investing in health or wellness services for dancers, or collaborating on an initiative that strengthens the local dance community. Grant amounts are modest to mid-range — generally around one to ten thousand dollars, though exceptions may occur for particularly aligned projects. Applicants are limited to one submission per year.
Deadlines are set three times annually, reflecting the board’s review schedule. Prospective applicants should submit well before the start of their project and follow the specified cycle. Because this serves a concentrated locale, applicants must be based in or perform a majority of their work in the designated city.
The benefit of this opportunity lies in its focus: it provides targeted support for dance artists and organizations wanting to deepen their creative, educational, or service impact within the local dance community. If your nonprofit or fiscally-sponsored dance project is rooted in this city, aligned with this focus, and you’re seeking funding to grow or strengthen your activity in creation, presentation, education or service — then this grant may be a strong match.
Eligible applicants in New York City with a demonstrated commitment to Arts, Culture, History & Humanities are encouraged to consider this funding opportunity. To identify additional grants aligned with your needs, visit The Grant Portal and utilize the Search Grant tool for tailored results.
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