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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260303
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SUMMARY:Dance | NYC: Dance Workforce Resilience (DWR) Fund
DESCRIPTION:Made possible by the support of the Ford Foundation\, New York Community Trust\, and other generous funders\, the purpose of the Dance Workforce Resilience (DWR) Fund is to promote fair labor practices and addresses wage inequities and precarious working conditions for individual freelance dancers by providing awards tied to formal contracts to dancers within the New York City dance ecosystem. Currently in its pilot iteration\, the DWR Fund intends to: \n\nReduce the wage gap between individual freelance dancers and living wage standards in the NYC metropolitan area;\nIncentivize equitable labor practices by promoting the widespread use of contracts; and\nAddress systemic inequities by prioritizing the most underpaid and underprotected groups of dance workers including African\, Latina/o/x\, Asian\, Arab\, and Native American (ALAANA); disabled; immigrant; older adults; women-identifying; gender nonconforming/nonbinary/genderqueer; and transgender dancers.\n\nDance/NYC will award one-time flat grants of $1\,000 to individual freelance dancers in the metropolitan New York City area for contracted dance work that includes a public performance or presentation taking place within the NYC metro area\, completed between January 1\, 2025\, and April 30\, 2026. Rehearsals are recognized as work\, but projects are only eligible if the final performance or presentation occurs within the NYC metro area. Over the course of the grant period\, Dance/NYC will distribute $324\,000 to more than 320 awardees. Awards will be determined through a weighted lottery system. \nELIGIBILITY:  \n\nAre 18 or older;\nLive in the metropolitan NYC area (including the five boroughs of NYC\, as well as Nassau\, Rockland\, Suffolk\, and Westchester counties in New York State\, and Bergen and Hudson counties in New Jersey) and are able to provide proof of address;\nAre able to provide a fully executed contract that shows:\n\n​The contractor was:\n\nContracted for project-based dance work that includes a public performance or presentation; and\nContracted specifically as a dancer (note that choreographers are welcome to apply if they are also functioning as a dancer in the contracted work and can supply a contract to this effect).\nProvided via contract information on location\, pay rate\, contract period\, working hours and breaks\, payment terms\, dancer role\, independent contractor status\, and contractee information.\n\n\nThe contracted work occurred\n\nWithin the period of January 1\, 2025 to April 30\, 2026 with applications being accepted until March 2026\nThe performance or public presentation took place within the metropolitan NYC area (rehearsals alone do not qualify).\n\n\n\n\nAre able to provide the following information to process ACH bank transfers of awards:\n\nA complete W-9 Form; and\nBank Account Number and Routing Number.\n\nIf you are unable to receive funds via direct deposit\, your grant will be processed via check.\n\n\n\n\n\nYou are encouraged to apply if you are a current or past grantee of Dance/NYC or if you have not previously been funded by Dance/NYC.\nApplicants are not eligible to apply if they: \n\nAre under the age 18;\nLive outside of the metropolitan NYC area;\nAre being represented by a company (applications must be submitted by individual dancers);\nSubmit a contract including:\n\nwork distinguishing the applicant as a full time or ongoing employee (versus an independent contractor);\nwork as a non-dancer (e.g.\, choreographer who is not functioning as a dancer in the work\, arts administrator\, producer\, etc.);\nwork beyond the range of January 1\, 2025 to April 30\, 2026; or\nwork outside of the NYC metropolitan area.\n\n\n\nUPCOMING DEADLINE: March 3\, 2026
URL:https://dancedataproject.com/event/dance-nyc-dance-workforce-resilience-fund/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260404T082517
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SUMMARY:World Arts West (WAW) Cultural Dance Catalyst Fund
DESCRIPTION:Wallace Advancing Well-Being in the Arts \nWorld Arts West is honored to be part of the Wallace Foundation’s Advancing Well-Being in the Arts National Arts Partners initiative\, alongside 11 other BIPOC-led arts service organizations. Through this regranting program\, World Arts West will support California-based organizations whose work sustains\, advances\, and uplifts diverse cultural traditions\, advances well-being in their communities\, and strengthens connections across generations.\n​\nThis initiative is designed to increase access to resources\, foster equity in funding\, and amplify the voices of under-resourced cultural communities. In addition to direct funding\, grantees will also join a cohort-based engagement model (including a beginning\, mid-point\, and closing gathering and other professional development opportunities based on cohort feedback)\, creating opportunities for exchange\, collaboration\, and mutual support. \nTotal Funding Available: $493\,500 (to be disbursed at the beginning of the grant period)\nGrant Amount: $24\,675 per award \nELIGIBILITY: \nBe a California–based nonprofit arts organization\, fiscally sponsored project\, or artist collective. \nBe BIPOC-led and serving\, with at least 50% of leadership (board\, staff\, or collective members) identifying as Black\, Indigenous\, or People of Color. \nHave an annual operating budget under $500\,000. \nBe rooted in and demonstrate a sustained commitment to preserve and/or advance cultural traditions and well-being within your cultural community. \nBe able to spend out funds during the specified grant period. \nDEADLINE: April 17th\, 2026
URL:https://dancedataproject.com/event/world-arts-west-waw-cultural-dance-catalyst-fund/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTSTAMP:20260404T082517
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SUMMARY:Works and Process Residency
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, Works & Process produces more than 25 creative residencies via a network of over a dozen partner venues in five states. Artists and projects are curated and – as of 2025 – selected through an open call. Residency support can span the entire life of a project\, from first explorations in the studio to final rehearsals for the premiere\, and even touring. \nWorks & Process invites New York City-based dance artists and dance companies to apply for week-long\, out-of-town residencies. Residencies will take place between October 2026 – May 2027 and may be used to start a new project or continue developing an existing work. \nWorks & Process supports creative process for companies of eight (or fewer) artists for seven-day residencies. Each artist receives an industry-leading fee of $175 per day ($1\,225 per week). Residencies also include 24/7 studio access\, on-site housing\, a travel stipend\, and health insurance enrollment access. Each residency culminates in an open rehearsal or showing for the local community. In addition\, the project may potentially be presented by Works & Process in New York City. \nELIGIBILITY: \n\nLead artist identifies asa choreographer/dancemaker\, with a sustained artistic practice and history of at least five years of performing activity in the New York City metropolitan area.\nAll participating artists must live in the five boroughs of New York City.\nAll participating artists must be 18 years or older.\nAll participating artists must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident who can be paid for work.\n\nDEADLINE: April 21st\, 2026
URL:https://dancedataproject.com/event/works-and-process-residency/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260915
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SUMMARY:New England Dance Fund
DESCRIPTION:Through the New England Dance Fund\, NEFA will award grants of $1\,000 directly to choreographers who identify and articulate an important opportunity that will significantly impact aspects of their dance making or advance their role within the regional New England dance landscape. \nELIGIBILITY: \nHave a CreativeGround profile with DANCE as the primary discipline. \nReside full-time and create in one of the six New England states. \nFulfill the Requirements & Reports for Grant Recipients (see below)\, if awarded. \nBe applying for an opportunity that will take place between November 1\, 2026 and October 31\, 2027. \nEligible opportunities may include but are not limited to: residencies; research trips; conferences; workshops or other trainings that build creative or administrative skills; tour planning; publication expenses; fees associated with music/musicians; process documentation or archival projects; videography/er or photo shoots/documentation and editing; artist fees needed to prepare the work for a presentation opportunity; hiring a consultant; mentorship. \nNew England Dance Fund grants may be paid directly to individuals\, 501(c)(3) organizations\, or to fiscal sponsors. New England Dance Fund grants are taxable income to the recipients and reportable to the IRS. Grantees\, including individuals\, will receive a 1099 from NEFA. \nDEADLINE: September 14\, 2026
URL:https://dancedataproject.com/event/new-england-dance-fund/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014
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SUMMARY:Community Arts Grant - Zellerbach Family Foundation
DESCRIPTION:The Community Arts program ensures vibrant work is created\, new voices are celebrated\, and artists and audiences inclusive of the Bay Area’s diverse communities and cultures have opportunities to thrive. We support the creation of work by Bay Area artists and access to the arts for Bay Area communities. We celebrate the rich diversity of the region by awarding funds to emerging artists and small to mid-sized arts and culture organizations engaging their communities with meaning and purpose. \nELIGIBILITY: \nHold a 501c3 nonprofit organization status or are fiscally sponsored individual artists\, organizations\, collectives\, or groups \nHave an annual organization budget under $2 million \nAre located in or serving communities in Alameda\, Contra Costa or San Francisco Counties \nPresent or produce work within one of the following \nPrimary Disciplines: dance\, music\, theater\, literary arts\, visual arts \nSub-Disciplines: circus arts\, traditional/folk art\, performance art\, drag\, installation\, fiber art\, craft\, sculpture\, painting\, photography\, puppetry\, spoken word\, poetry\, musical theater\, multimedia performance\, multidisciplinary\, illustration\, fiction\, non-fiction\, festival\, cultural fair\, other \nThe following disciplines are excluded unless they are a component of multidisciplinary work within one of the Primary Disciplines listed above: film\, digital media\, radio\, podcast\, journalism\, games\, AR/VR\, hardware/software\, video art \nNEXT DEADLINE: April 13th\, 2026 \n\nApril 13\, 2026 – for notification on July 6\, 2026\nJuly 13\, 2026 – for notification on October 5\, 2026\nOctober 13\, 2026 – for notification on January 11\, 2027
URL:https://dancedataproject.com/event/community-arts-grant-zellerbach-family-foundation/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261202
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SUMMARY:Culture Forward Grant - The Svane Family Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Culture Forward is a $5 million grant initiative by The Svane Family Foundation supporting arts\, entertainment\, and culture in Downtown San Francisco. Beginning January 2025\, Culture Forward will support creative projects that attract families\, students\, and young professionals to Downtown San Francisco. Grants are open to individual artists\, collectives\, and arts and\nculture organizations. \nRange in grant amounts from $10K- $100. \nELIGIBILITY: \nCulture Forward is open to individual artists\, collectives\, and arts and culture organizations based in the United States. The Svane Family Foundation is only making grants to tax-exempt organizations classified as public charities under IRC 501(c)(3). Individuals and collectives must have a confirmed Fiscal Sponsor that also meets this requirement. Project proposals must execute in Downtown San Francisco neighborhoods (e.g.\, Chinatown\, Civic Center\, Financial District\, Mid-Market\, Mission Bay\, SoMA [inclusive of Yerba Buena\, East Cut\, SoMA\, & West SoMA]\, Tenderloin\, Union Square). Grant amounts are based on project description and budget. Projects must be completed within one year of Grant Distribution and cannot be completed prior to that date. \nNEXT DEADLINE: June 1st\, 2026 \n\nRound 6 Date: June 1\, 2026 (decision notification: July 2026)\nRound 7 Date: September 1. 2026 (decision notification: October 2026)\nRound 8 Date: December 1\, 2026 (decision notification: January 2027)
URL:https://dancedataproject.com/event/culture-forward-grant-the-svane-family-foundation/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
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SUMMARY:National Dance Project Presentation Grants - New England Foundation for the Arts
DESCRIPTION:Presentation Grants are made to U.S. nonprofit presenting organizations to support the engagements of NDP awarded projects on tour by subsidizing up to 50% of the artist’s fee (including housing\, per diem\, and travel). \nNDP Presentation grants are made directly to U.S. nonprofit organizations (a.k.a. presenters) presenting NDP projects on tour to support up to 50% of the artist’s fee\, including housing\, per diem\, and travel. These grants support the dance field by making it possible for presenters to bring artists and companies into their communities\, enabling audiences across the nation to experience work by some of today’s most creative and compelling dance artists. \nEligibility: \nBe included on a tour/sharing plan for an NDP project. View eligible projects and tour coordinator information. \nBe a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization\, unit of state or local government\, institution of higher education\, or a Federally recognized Indian tribal government. Nonprofit organizations do not have to be arts organizations. \nPresent at least one (1) public or virtual performance of the NDP project during the artist or company’s NDP Touring/Sharing Period. \n  \nDeadline: Rolling
URL:https://dancedataproject.com/event/national-dance-project-presentation-grants-new-england-foundation-for-the-arts/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
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SUMMARY:National Dance Project Travel Fund
DESCRIPTION:National Dance Project Travel Fund provides monetary assistance for U.S. based presenters\, curatorial staff\, and residency directors or for current NDP artist grantees to connect in person to explore feasibility of presenting NDP-funded projects. \nNDP Travel Fund grants can be used to cover mileage\, economy class transportation\, meals\, lodging\, admission to performances\, and\, where applicable\, conference or showcase registration fees. The grant amount will be calculated by NEFA staff based on requested expenses. We can reimburse travel expenses up to $500. \nELIGIBILITY:  \nU.S.-based curators\, presenters\, residency directors\, or related staff (such as program or production staff) to:\ntravel to see works currently eligible for NDP presentation support to determine if they will be able to present the NDP work in their community\, or\nbring a currently-funded NDP artist to their community for meetings and advance planning to lay the groundwork for touring the NDP project. \nArtists currently in the creation or touring period of work supported by an NDP Production Grant to:\ntravel to conduct advance tour planning with a potential presenting organization or individual to assess the feasibility of touring their work there\, including meetings with local community members in relation to the project\, site visits to determine appropriate venues or technical capacity to present the NDP project\, etc. \nDEADLINE: Rolling
URL:https://dancedataproject.com/event/national-dance-project-travel-fund-2/
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260404T082517
CREATED:20240930T232841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T164251Z
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SUMMARY:New England Presenter Travel Fund
DESCRIPTION:Presenter Travel Fund enhances the performing arts in the region by supporting travel costs associated with researching artistic work that may eventually be presented in New England. \nPresenter Travel Fund grants to New England-based nonprofit organizations will cover up to 100% of travel feels up to $700\, including mileage\, economy class transportation\, meals\, lodging\, admission\, and conference or showcase registration fees. Grants range from $500 to $700. \nELIGIBILITY: \nBe a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization\, school\, federally recognized Indian tribal government\, or unit of state or local government. (Nonprofit organizations do not have to be arts organizations. Organizations that do not have a federal tax identification number may apply if part of an official government agency). Fiscal agents cannot be funded through New England Presenter Travel Fund. \nBe based in New England (Connecticut\, Maine\, Massachusetts\, New Hampshire\, Rhode Island\, and Vermont). \nHave a Unique Entity ID in SAM.gov. The federal government requires that all NEFA organizational grant recipients supported by federal funds register for a SAM.gov UEI (Unique Entity ID). Getting a UEI is a free process and can be done by visiting SAM.gov. Read our blog post with more details. \nProvide documentation of their compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Please visit our Arts & Accessibility page for details. \nA “presenter” is defined as an organization that financially compensates an artist/ensemble (where the artist/ensemble is a separate entity from the presenter) for performance(s) in the presenter’s community. Producing organizations that solely create artistic work or assemble artists to perform as ensembles for performances are not eligible to apply. Presenters may include arts centers\, festivals\, social service organizations\, libraries\, schools\, and more. \nDEADLINE: Rolling
URL:https://dancedataproject.com/event/new-england-presenter-travel-fund/
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