NDP Production Grants are made to projects led by professional choreographers or companies to support the creation and U.S. touring and/or sharing of a new dance project. Production Grants are awarded to 20 dance projects annually through a competitive two-stage application process. Artists/choreographers and/or companies apply to receive a package of support that includes: $45,000 for creation of new work, $10,000 in general operating support, $11,500 for production residency and/or community engagement plans, up to $35,000 to support a U.S. tour.
To be eligible to apply for a Production Grant, applicants must:
- Be professional choreographers/companies who propose a new production
- Submit only one application per choreographer/company
- Work with U.S. organizational partner committed to supporting the development and/or presentation of the proposed new work,
- Have a nonprofit status or nonprofit fiscal sponsor
DEADLINE: March 1, 2023(Preliminary application) June 12, 2023 (Full proposal)