Eligibility
Requests related to dance only will be considered.
Request Types: The Foundation currently offers Program Grants and Project Grants. Proposing organizations should specify which type of support they are seeking:
- Program grants include two categories:
- General operating support for a dance organization’s entire scope of activities; or
- Support for a particular ongoing core dance program within a dance or multidisciplinary organization.
- Project grants provide targeted support for specific projects. Pilot projects and collaborative projects involving multiple organizations may also be considered.
Limited to 1 request per calendar year: Proposers may submit one request for support targeted for a particular calendar year. Multiple proposals for support within one calendar year are not accepted.
Amount: Program Grants and Project Grants range from $1,000–10,000/year (with some exceptions).
Exclusions
- Endowment funds
- Capital projects
- Private schools (below college level)
- Video/film/book projects
- Outside of New York City (applies to applicants and fiscal sponsors)
Deadlines
- AUGUST 1 to be considered at our Fall meeting, for grants that will be paid in the following calendar year
- DECEMBER 1 to be considered at our Winter meeting
- APRIL 1 to be considered at our Spring meeting
- Deadline time: Proposals must be received by 11:59pm on the deadline date.
- 6-month lead time: Please submit your proposal at least six months in advance of when your program or project is scheduled.
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