Grants for Choreographers and Dancers
The latest funding for performing artists.
We are back with another highly requested playlist (our unique way of grouping grants) tailored specifically for choreographers and dancers. We hope this makes finding funding even easier.
There are currently (7) grants listed.
Note: These grants have already been shared with our paid subscribers in our monthly newsletters (December 2025) and other playlists.
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1. [NEW] The Princess Grace Awards for Emerging Artists in Theater, Dance & Film
These awards recognize both creative generators (including but not limited to theater directors, designers, choreographers, film directors, etc.) and performance-based creatives (including but not limited to actors, dancers, etc.). Applicants must be nominated by a non-profit university, organization, media arts center or previous Princess Grace Award winner. Self-nominations are not allowed. This is an unrestricted cash grant of $15,000 paid directly to the artist.
Deadline: February 2, 2026
2. [NEW] Café Royal Performance Grant - For NYC Residents
This opportunity will award a Performance Grant to individuals who produce theatre, dance, and performance art (all of which can be accompanied by music). Grants awarded in this category do not fund costs associated with the creation or composition of new work. Applicants must reside in New York City to be eligible. The award amount is up to $10,000.
Deadline: February 2, 2026
3. [NEW] The 2026 Lotte Lenya Competition - For Performing Artists
This competition is open to performers of all nationalities born between January 1, 1993 and March 1, 2007. Contestants must perform a program that contains four selections, one from each of the following categories: theatrical selection (any genre) by Kurt Weill, one song from a Golden Age musical (one written before 1968), a song from a contemporary musical (one written in/after 1968), and one selection from an opera or operetta. The total length of the program must not exceed 15 minutes.
Applicants are encouraged to choose contrasting selections, which may be performed in any order. To effectively demonstrate that you are a multi-dimensional performer, in constructing your program consider the mood, tempo, length, vocal range, musical style, and characters being portrayed. The program must be performed from memory. Prizes range from $15,000 to $25,000.
Deadline: February 4, 2026
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