Massachusetts Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs for children, education, or health and human services can access monetary support via Costco Foundation. Grants support community-based programs that demonstrate clear need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified funding. Dance organizations with youth-focused educational or health-related programming may be eligible if they meet these priorities.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services programs can seek support to address social problems, including work that may involve dance or arts initiatives in Massachusetts. Creag Foundation considers proposals from organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and are pioneering new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social issues.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek up to US $15,000 for programs advancing health, education, development, and welfare, including in Massachusetts. The Dan Paul Foundation supports efforts such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and related youth-focused initiatives that align with its mission.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Innovation Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits in Massachusetts can seek Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation support for scalable social and environmental solutions benefiting underserved communities; awards up to US $300,000 over three years. Dance and ballet organizations with proven, data-driven impact and plans to scale beyond place-based models may be eligible.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Global Education
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, including applicants in Massachusetts. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities scale innovative, tech-enabled solutions, with awards up to US $100,000 and a two-step LOI and full application process.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Community Safety Grants in Massachusetts
Educational institutions, government programs, and qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Massachusetts can seek funding for safety, community development, and education initiatives that match State Farm’s focus areas. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help U.S. organizations improve auto and home safety, support neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing, and enhance K–12 and higher education, including STEM and college-career pathways.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Massachusetts Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million, including Massachusetts dance and ballet nonprofits, can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards are more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. Priority goes to arts education, artist development, and impactful youth engagement.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits and equivalent charities working in health, education, or community services can seek funding for programs such as food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and wellness initiatives. Focused on community impact, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites applications from U.S.-based organizations, which may include dance nonprofits with qualifying community or educational programming.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Massachusetts Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and social enterprise programs in Massachusetts focused on education for urban children and youth from low‑income communities can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, with awards of more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible projects must be located in the U.S. and align with the foundation’s education priorities.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Massachusetts Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in early childhood education or community economic development can access funding via PNC Foundation to support programs for low- and moderate-income children and families. Organizations offering education, arts and culture, neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, or community services may be eligible if they operate in a Massachusetts community where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or arts and culture projects in Massachusetts and worldwide can seek funding to advance sustainable development and community benefit. Grants from La Roche help organizations whose high-quality projects engage Roche expertise and employees, and may support dance or ballet programming when aligned with these focus areas.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts nonprofits providing health, education, or humanitarian services to marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs such as healthcare access, child welfare, literacy, or disaster relief. Organizations with dance or arts programming that also advance these human and social services priorities may be eligible within the foundation’s broader global and U.S. grantmaking.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Massachusetts Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs may be eligible for this funding, which must be used in the U.S. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help dance and arts organizations that are soundly managed and provide broad, meaningful service to their communities.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become more self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $250,000. Funding supports focused interventions addressing poverty, disability, social exclusion, or disaster relief. Massachusetts dance nonprofits may be eligible if their programs serve disadvantaged communities and meet the foundation’s size, mission, and non-sectarian criteria.
Gupta Family Foundation
Touring Arts Grants for Nonprofits from NEFA
Applications due Aug 3, 2026
Massachusetts and other New England 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, tribal governments, and public agencies can access funding for public performances, readings, and screenings through the New England States Touring (NEST) program, awarding up to US $15,000. Dance and other performing arts presenters can support tours and community engagement with regional, national, or international artists across New England.
New England Foundation For The Arts
Arts and Culture Grants for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets under $1 million can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support arts and culture, education, children, animals, environmental, or humanitarian programs, including work in Massachusetts. With a mission to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation considers U.S.-based groups serving communities worldwide.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations can receive more than US $50,000 to create storytelling projects that highlight the impact of their work across preservation, education, or wellness, including in Massachusetts. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports efforts such as wildlife conservation, historic preservation, mental health, and early childhood education that may benefit arts and dance-focused programs.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Boston Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Performing Arts
Pre proposal due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) performing arts organizations with arts-focused missions and small budgets in the Boston Foundation’s Massachusetts catchment area can receive up to US $15,000 to create, produce, or present new performing arts work. Boston Foundation’s Live Arts Boston program supports dance, theater, music, opera, spoken word, circus, traditional and folk, and multidisciplinary projects.
Boston Foundation Inc
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern U.S. can seek funding for programs in education, children and families, poverty relief, health, disaster relief, veterans, animal welfare, conservation, and religious or spiritual work. Robinson Foundation supports these programmatic needs; Massachusetts dance organizations may be eligible only if they primarily serve areas below the Mason-Dixon line.
Robinson Foundation
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities can seek funding for education, community enrichment, environment, and entrepreneurship projects that benefit Georgia-Pacific communities. Focused on strengthening areas near its manufacturing facilities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites eligible organizations within 30 miles of a GP community to apply; dance organizations may qualify if their programs fit these priorities.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Environment and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Massachusetts working on environmental or human services programs can apply for Lawrence Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000 to support program or operating needs. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help dance nonprofits with qualifying community or environmental initiatives as part of its broad national funding priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Arts and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts seeking support for arts, education, health, or community programs can apply for funding from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation; awards range from US $1,000 - US $20,000. Grants may benefit dance and ballet organizations as part of broader cultural, youth, senior, disability, environmental, or community-based initiatives across the U.S.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Touring Performing Arts Funding for Massachusetts Centers
Applications due Jan 10, 2027
Massachusetts nonprofit and municipal performing arts centers presenting touring dance or other live performances can use this grant to help pay touring shows or artist fees. Grants from Mass Cultural Council help eligible venues increase their buying power when competing with resort-style casinos, which may benefit dance-focused organizations operating qualifying performance spaces.
Mass Cultural Council
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Massachusetts Community Vitality
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for basic needs, community development, and cultural enrichment projects. U.S.-based organizations working in areas like arts education, cultural access, and community revitalization may be eligible, with priority for those engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteers and demonstrating strong outcomes and financial stability.
Ameriprise Financial
Massachusetts Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic or cultural, or environmental programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Dance and ballet organizations that fit these categories may be eligible, with one-year, one-application-per-year grants primarily for U.S. applicants.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing community-focused programs such as economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief in Massachusetts and other O’Reilly Auto Parts communities may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports organizations improving quality of life for underserved and underrepresented people, which may include dance nonprofits with aligned missions.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, which honors exemplary cross-sector collaborations. Programs that measurably improve lives and model innovative approaches to social issues may be recognized, offering visibility and validation that can benefit dance-focused nonprofits and their partners.
Mutual Of America Foundation