Sources of Dance Scholarships and Grants

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA is a non-profit organization that supports emerging artists in theater, dance, and film through scholarships, grants, and awards. The Princess Grace Award is one of their most prestigious awards, providing financial assistance to talented young dance artists.

The Dance/USA Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate dance students who demonstrate exceptional talent and potential in the field of dance. The program is open to students of all ages, backgrounds, and dance disciplines.

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is a federal agency that supports the arts in the United States. Through its Arts Grants program, the NEA provides funding to dance organizations and projects that demonstrate artistic excellence and contribute to the vitality of the dance field.

The American Dance Guild Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to professional dancers who are pursuing advanced training in dance. The program is open to dancers of all ages, backgrounds, and dance disciplines.

The Jacob's Pillow Dance Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports dance through performances, education, and archival programs. The Jacob's Pillow Dance Award is one of their most prestigious awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the field of dance.

The Society of Dance History Scholars Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to scholars who are conducting research in dance history and theory. The program is open to scholars of all ages, backgrounds, and academic disciplines.

Capezio is a dancewear company that offers the Capezio ACE Awards to recognize outstanding achievements in dance education. The awards are given to dance educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication, creativity, and impact in their teaching.

The National Dance Education Organization Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to dance teachers and administrators who are pursuing professional development opportunities. The program is open to educators of all ages, backgrounds, and dance disciplines.

The Bessie Awards are presented annually by the New York Dance and Performance Awards, Inc. to recognize outstanding achievements in contemporary dance. The awards are given to choreographers, dancers, composers, designers, and other artists who have made significant contributions to the field of contemporary dance.

The Ford Foundation Dance Program provides financial assistance to dance projects that address social issues such as racial justice, gender equality, and economic inequality. The program is open to dance organizations and artists of all ages, backgrounds, and dance disciplines.

Dance Magazine is a monthly publication that covers the world of dance. The Dance Magazine Awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding achievements in dance, including choreography, performance, and teaching.

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Dance Program provides financial assistance to dance research and scholarship projects that explore the history, theory, and practice of dance. The program is open to scholars, artists, and other researchers of all ages, backgrounds, and academic disciplines.

The Joyce Theater Foundation Ballet Scholarships are awarded annually to young ballet dancers who demonstrate exceptional talent and potential. The scholarships provide financial assistance for dance training and education.

The National Endowment for the Arts International Dance Program provides financial assistance to dance projects that promote cross-cultural understanding and collaboration. The program is open to dance organizations and artists of all ages, backgrounds, and dance disciplines.

Dance/USA offers the Institute for Leadership Training, a professional development program for dance leaders. The program provides training in areas such as strategic planning, fundraising, marketing, and audience engagement.