Dance grants

All open calls here: 46

1. 27 Oct 2026

   Grants for Creative Individuals — Mass Cultural Council ($5,000 Unrestricted, Massachusetts Artists)

   Mass Cultural CouncilMassachusetts, USA

   GrantFree to apply$5,000 unrestricted

2. 30 Oct 2026

   Munich International Culture Projects — €1,000–10,000 for Munich Artists’ International Exchange and Cooperation (Projects January–August 2027)

   Kulturreferat der Landeshauptstadt MünchenMunich, Germany

   GrantFree to apply€1,000–10,000 (under €1,000 any time)

3. 30 Oct 2026

   Stiftung TANZ Scholarships

   Stiftung TANZGermany

   GrantFree to applyCourse fees, travel and childcare costs

4. 30 Oct 2026

   Institut français PIDA 2027 — Support to Present French or France-Based Artists Abroad (Visual Arts, Design, Crafts, Digital, Music, Performing Arts)

   Institut françaisWorldwide (projects abroad featuring French or France-based artists)

   GrantFree to applyProject support (amount set per project)

5. 31 Oct 2026

   Flanders Arts Decree International Presentation Project — up to €50,000 to Present Work Abroad (Artists from Flanders and Brussels)

   Flemish Department of Culture, Youth and MediaAbroad (artists based in Flanders or Brussels)

   GrantFree to applyUp to €50,000

6. 1 Nov 2026

   Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) — Ohio Arts Council ($500–2,500, November Round)

   Ohio Arts CouncilOhio, USA

   GrantFree to apply$500 (emerging) to $2,500 (professional)

7. 1 Nov 2026

   SK Arts Artists in Schools — Development, Projects and 1–5-Month Residencies for Professional Artists in Saskatchewan Schools

   SK ArtsSaskatchewan, Canada

   GrantFree to applyDevelopment up to CA$2,000; other streams vary

8. 1 Nov 2026

   Roberto Cimetta Fund Emergency Mobility Grants 2027 — Up to €600 Travel Grants for Performing Artists from Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, Yemen and Sudan

   Roberto Cimetta FundInternational (travel from or to the region)

   GrantFree to applyUp to €600 per grant

9. 2 Nov 2026

   Creative Western Sydney Micro-Grants 2026–27 — A$3,000–5,000 for Independent Artists and Collectives in Western Sydney

   Create NSWNew South Wales, Australia

   GrantFree to applyA$3,000–5,000 (individuals/collectives)

10. 3 Nov 2026

    Arte por venir 2027 — €20,000 Grants (€25,000 for Collectives) with Mentoring for Artists in Spain (Fundación Carasso, 3rd Call)

    Fundación Daniel y Nina CarassoSpain

    GrantFree to apply€20,000 (individual); €25,000 (collective)

11. 3 Nov 2026

    European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists (EFFEA) Call #5

    European Festivals AssociationCross-border European Festivals

    GrantFree to apply€8,000 (Discovery grants) or €15,000 (Springboard grants)

12. 5 Nov 2026

    Konstnärsnämnden Project Grants for Dance and Circus 2027 — New Works, Methods and Ideas

    KonstnärsnämndenSweden

    GrantFree to applyProject budget (no fixed ceiling)

13. 5 Nov 2026

    Culture Ireland Regular Grants — Funding to Present Irish Artists' Work Abroad, Round Closing 5 November 2026

    Culture IrelandInternational events outside the island of Ireland

    GrantFree to applyTravel, freight, accommodation and subsistence costs for the event

14. 10 Nov 2026

    Creative Australia International Travel Fund: Market Development — A$5,000–20,000 to Attend International Markets and Key Gatherings

    Creative AustraliaAustralia

    GrantFree to applyA$5,000, 10,000, 15,000 or 20,000

15. 12 Nov 2026

    LMCC Creative Unrestricted 2027 — General Operating Support for Performing Arts

    Lower Manhattan Cultural CouncilManhattan, New York, USA

    GrantTwo years of unrestricted general operating support

16. 15 Nov 2026

    TROIS C-L Les Nouveaux.elles Créateur.rice.s 2027 — Up to €15,000, Mentoring by Viadanse and Premiere at Banannefabrik for Luxembourg-Based Choreographers

    TROIS C-L – Maison pour la danseLuxembourg (Banannefabrik) and Belfort, France (Viadanse)

    GrantUp to €15,000 per project

17. 15 Nov 2026

    SK Arts Building Arts Equity: BPOC Program — up to CA$5,000 for Artists of Colour in Saskatchewan

    SK ArtsSaskatchewan, Canada

    GrantFree to applyUp to CA$5,000

18. 16 Nov 2026

    NCAF International Cultural Exchange Grant (Outbound), 2026 Round 6 — Travel Support for Taiwanese Artists at Major International Exhibitions, Festivals and Residencies

    National Culture and Arts FoundationTaiwan / international

    GrantFree to apply

19. 19 Nov 2026

    Cork City Council Project Scheme 2027 — up to €10,000 for Research, Development or Production, All Disciplines

    Cork City CouncilCork, Ireland

    GrantFree to applyUp to €10,000

20. 30 Nov 2026

    Svenska kulturfonden Working Grants 2027 — One to Three Years of Full-Time Artistic Work (Swedish-Speaking Finland)

    Svenska kulturfondenFinland

    GrantFree to applyWorking grant for 1–3 years

21. 30 Nov 2026

    Svenska kulturfonden Project Grants for Artists — November 2026 Round (Individuals and Working Groups)

    Svenska kulturfondenFinland

    GrantFree to applyAbout 1–4 months of work plus project costs

22. 1 Dec 2026

    Artists in Queens Grant 2027 — $5,000 for New Community Work

    Flushing Town HallQueens, New York, USA

    GrantFree to apply$5,000 per artist

23. 1 Dec 2026

    Japan Foundation Grant for Dispatching Artists FY2027 — Travel Support for Japan-Based Performers Invited Abroad

    The Japan FoundationJapan (outbound to events abroad)

    GrantFree to applyPartial travel and freight costs (FY2026 max ≈ JPY 4M)

24. 2 Dec 2026

    Norway–Iceland Cultural Cooperation Grants — Joint Projects with Activity in Both Countries, Deadline 2 December 2026

    Norwegian Directorate for CultureNorway

    GrantFree to applyProject grant

25. 2 Dec 2026

    Berlin Revival Funding 2027 — up to €30,000 to Bring Back Successful Productions (Theatre, Dance, Performance, Circus, Music)

    Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social CohesionBerlin, Germany

    GrantFree to applyUp to €30,000 per project

26. 3 Dec 2026

    Creative New Zealand International Engagement Fund 2026/27, Round 2 — Up to NZ$25,000 to Take Work Abroad

    Creative New ZealandNew Zealand (for international engagement abroad)

    GrantFree to applyUp to NZ$25,000

27. 15 Dec 2026

    NAC Singapore Market and Audience Development Grant — up to S$70,000 for International Touring, Festivals and Audience Building (Apply by 15 December 2026)

    National Arts Council SingaporeSingapore (activities at home and abroad)

    GrantFree to applyUp to S$70,000 per financial year

28. 15 Dec 2026

    NAC Singapore Capability Development Grant — up to S$20,000 for Courses, Residencies, Mentorships and Master Classes

    National Arts Council SingaporeSingapore

    GrantFree to applyUp to 70% of costs, max S$20,000/year (90% for SEPs)

29. 15 Dec 2026

    SceniCall 2027 — production support for theatre, dance and circus

    Associazione Santa BrigantiVittoria, Sicily, Italy

    Grant€1,000 production support + festival debut

30. 16 Dec 2026

    Arts Council of Wales Create and Engage (Large) — £10,001–60,000 for Artists Making and Sharing Work with the Public in Wales

    Arts Council of WalesWales, United Kingdom

    GrantFree to apply£10,001–60,000 (small: up to £10,000, rolling)

31. 16 Dec 2026

    CALQ × UQAR Arts-Sciences Call — up to CA$50,000 for a Fulldome Digital Work or a Choreography with Ocean-Climate Researchers

    Conseil des arts et des lettres du QuébecRimouski and Montréal, Québec, Canada

    GrantFree to applyUp to CA$50,000 each (2 artists)

32. 17 Dec 2026

    Arts Council Bursary Award 2027, Round 1 — up to €20,000 for Individual Artists in Ireland to Research and Reflect on Their Practice

    Arts Council of IrelandIreland

    Grantup to €20,000

33. 31 Dec 2026

    Hong Kong Arts Development Council Project Grant — December 2026 Round, incl. Emerging Artists Development and Cultural Exchange Grants

    Hong Kong Arts Development CouncilHong Kong

    GrantFree to applyProject funding (amount per assessment guidelines)

34. 15 Jan 2027

    Arts Council Norway — Independent Dance Production Grants, January 2027 Round (Single or Multi-Year up to Four Years)

    Arts Council NorwayNorway

    GrantFree to applyProduction grant (single or multi-year)

35. 15 Jan 2027

    Arts Council Norway — Guest Performances and Touring Grants for Performing Arts, January 2027 Round

    Arts Council NorwayNorway

    GrantFree to applyTouring grant (partial financing)

36. 19 Jan 2027

    Konstnärsnämnden International Exchange and Travel Grants, Dance and Circus — Round Closing 19 January 2027

    KonstnärsnämndenSweden (travel abroad or exchange in Sweden)

    GrantNo fixed maximum; minimum SEK 5,000

37. 31 Jan 2027

    Austrian Start Grants for Music and Performing Arts 2027 — Thirty €9,000 Six-Month Grants

    Austrian Federal Ministry for Housing, Arts, Culture, Media and SportAustria

    GrantFree to apply€9,000 for six months (30 grants)

38. 4 Feb 2027

    Konstnärsnämnden Working and Long-Term Grants for Dance and Circus 2027 — SEK 100,000 a Year, up to Ten-Year Grants

    KonstnärsnämndenSweden

    GrantFree to applySEK 100,000/year (1–2 yrs); SEK 171,900/yr (5–10 yrs)

39. 20 Feb 2027

    Canton of St. Gallen Werkbeiträge 2027 — 18 Creation Grants of CHF 20,000 across Art Forms

    Canton of St. GallenSt. Gallen, Switzerland

    GrantFree to applyCHF 20,000 (18 grants a year)

40. 24 Feb 2027

    USArtists International 2027 — Mid Atlantic Arts (Up to $11,000 for US Performers at International Festivals)

    Mid Atlantic ArtsUSA (touring to international festivals and markets worldwide)

    GrantFree to applyUp to $11,000 (1:1 match)