Grants For Nonprofits
The latest funding for nonprofits!
We’re back with another highly requested playlist specifically for nonprofit organizations.
We understand creators operate in many different spaces, and if you just so happen to run or support a nonprofit, we’ve curated this playlist just for you.
There are currently (37) awards.
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1. Black Community Commitment
Nonprofit organizations working to improve outcomes for the Black community are invited to apply. Any US-based 501(c)(3) organization that has been established since 2019 or prior; has an annual operating budget between $100,000 to $3 million.
Note: Funding amount not disclosed.
Deadline: N/A
2. Strategic Investment Grants
Strategic Investment Grants (SIG) provide up to $1,000 for expenses related to opportunities for professional development, market expansion, and art events. SIG enables artists and teachers to advance their professional careers and supports nonprofit organizations in advancing arts-related programs.
Deadline: Monthly on the 15th
3. [NEW] The New & Experimental Works (NEW) Program - For Bay Area Arts Nonprofits
This program supports small and midsize dance, theater, and multidisciplinary arts organizations with grants of $5,000- $30,000 to enable Bay Area artists to produce visionary projects relevant to the communities they serve. It prioritizes projects that support artists in deepening or experimenting with their individual practices and/or expanding the boundaries of dance and theater; unique artistic collaborations; projects that compensate artists at a significant level; productions in outdoor, site-specific, or alternative venues; and projects with activities in San Francisco and Oakland. Projects must include a public presentation, but are not required to include a fully produced performance component.
Deadline: March 24, 2026
4. [NEW] Kentucky Touring Grant - For Nonprofits
This opportunity is a matching grant that helps make quality public performances available to the commonwealth's people. This program supports presenters to book dance, music, theatre, and storytelling performers from the Kentucky Arts Council Performing Artists Directory. Grantees must match at least 25% of the requested award with cash from other grants, donations, ticket sales, sponsorships, etc. The remaining match may be secured with in-kind goods and services. Applicants may request up to $5,000 for artist fees, marketing, and promotion.
Deadline: March 31, 2026
5. [NEW] New England States Touring (NEST) Grant - For Nonprofits
This opportunity funds performances, readings, and screenings of work by regional, national, and international artists presented by New England-based nonprofit organizations. Two distinct grant opportunities exist for New England nonprofit organizations: NEST 1 and NEST 2. Funding ranges from $2,000 to $5,000.
Deadline: April 1, 2026
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