Grants For Creators™

Grants For Creators™

Grants for Choreographers and Dancers

The latest funding for performing artists.

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Cielo Diaz and Danielle Desir Corbett
Aug 29, 2025
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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 (3) grants listed.

Note: These grants have already been shared with our paid subscribers in our monthly newsletters (October 2026) and other playlists.

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1. [NEW] Chicago Cultural Center Dance Studio Residency - For Chicago Dancemakers

This opportunity supports the research and development of new dance and movement work and provides space, time, and $10,000-$25,000 in funding for selected Chicago dancemakers. The goals of the residency program include: Support the creation of new work in its early stages of development; Position the Dance Studio as a community asset for the development of new work; Create intersections between performing artists and the public; Offer co-learning opportunities for Chicago’s dance community; Support a cohort of artists reflective of the city of Chicago and its cultural landscape; and Elevate “Art is Labor” conversations through models of direct investment. Applicant must reside/organization must be located within Chicago city limits; proof of Chicago residency is required for application.

Deadline: October 26, 2026

Apply to this opportunity.


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