Archive: Grants, Fellowships, and Scholarships

McKnight Fellowships in Dance and Choreography: Applications Due Today

The full applications for the McKnight Fellowship Program for Dancers and the McKnight Fellowship Program for Choreographers are now open.

We have decided to extend the deadline for submissions to today, Wednesday, March 25, 3:00pm CST, to give applicants more time to apply. (The deadline was previously Wednesday, March 18.)

You can find the complete guidelines and access to the applications here:

Please reach out to us if you need help with your application in any way.

McKnight Fellowships in Dance and Choreography Application Open

The full applications for the McKnight Fellowship Program for Dancers and the McKnight Fellowship Program for Choreographers are now open.

We have decided to extend the deadline for submissions to Wednesday, March 25, 3:00pm CST, to give applicants more time to apply. (The deadline was previously Wednesday, March 18.)

You can find the complete guidelines and access to the applications here:

Please reach out to us if you need help with your application in any way.

McKnight Fellowships in Dance and Choreography Application Open

The full applications for the McKnight Fellowship Program for Dancers and the McKnight Fellowship Program for Choreographers are now open.

We have decided to extend the deadline for submissions to Wednesday, March 25, 3:00pm CST, to give applicants more time to apply. (The deadline was previously Wednesday, March 18).

You can find the complete guidelines and access to the applications here:

Please reach out to us if you need help with your application in any way.

2026 Naked Stages Fellowship

Produced by Pillsbury House + Theatre (PH+T) and supported by the Jerome Foundation through the Jerome Performance Art Commissioning Program, Naked Stages is a 7-month mentored fellowship for artists working across disciplines—performance art, live art, site-specific, and interdisciplinary forms.

Fellows receive:

  • Financial support
  • Mentorship and workshops
  • Production resources
  • A public presentation of their work at PH+T

Deadline: Friday, March 6 at 5:00pm CST

Early career artists (2–10 years of generative experience) who have presented work outside of student contexts—if you’re ready to grow your practice in a community-centered space, apply.

Apply here!
Guidelines available here. For questions or proposal feedback, contact the Director of Naked Stages program: masanarik@pillsburyhousetheatre.org.

McKnight Fellowships in Dance and Choreography Application Open

The full applications for the McKnight Fellowship Program for Dancers and the McKnight Fellowship Program for Choreographers are now open.

We have decided to extend the deadline for submissions to Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00pm CST to give applicants more time to apply. (The deadline was previously Wednesday, March 18).

You can find the complete guidelines and access to the applications here:

Please reach out to us if you can help you with your application in any way.

McKnight Fellowships in Dance and Choreography Application

The full applications for the McKnight Fellowship Program for Dancers and the McKnight Fellowship Program for Choreographers are now open.

We have decided to extend the deadline for submissions to Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00pm CST to give applicants more time to apply. (The deadline was previously Wednesday, March 18).

You can find the complete guidelines and access to the applications here:

Please reach out to us if you can help you with your application in any way.

Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants

Are you a dancer anywhere in the United States in dire financial emergency? Have you recently lost engagements, or been ill or injured? You may be eligible for a one-time Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grant of up to $3,000. 

Cycle 23 will be open March 3-March 31 for essential expenses including rent, utilities, medicine/healthcare, and food. Cycle 24 will be open April 21-May 19. Bimonthly cycles will follow. Learn more from this recorded information session. This national program is administered by New York Foundation for the Arts and funded by Robert Rauschenberg Foundation. Privacy is guaranteed. Please click here for details.

These programs are open to artists living anywhere in the U.S., its territories, tribal nations, and the District of Columbia. Artists with disabilities, artists of color, and artists living outside of New York are particularly encouraged to apply. These programs are supported by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation and administered by NYFA.

For more information, email emergencyfunds@nyfa.org, or call 212/366-6900 x 239.

McKnight Fellowships in Dance and Choreography Application

The full applications for the McKnight Fellowship Program for Dancers and the McKnight Fellowship Program for Choreographers are now open.

We have decided to extend the deadline for submissions to Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00pm CST to give applicants more time to apply. (The deadline was previously Wednesday, March 18).

You can find the complete guidelines and access to the applications here:

Please reach out to us if you can help you with your application in any way.

McKnight Fellowships Application Webinars

Free informational webinars will be offered for artists interested in applying to the McKnight Fellowship Program for Dancers or Choreographers.

Thursday, February 5 at 7:00pm CST
These sessions will cover tips for applicants, application materials, and include time for questions. A recent McKnight Fellow will also join to share insights from an applicant perspective.

To RSVP, email mcknightfellowships@springboardforthearts.org.
Zoom links will be sent a few hours prior to each session.

Webinars are open to both new and returning applicants.

McKnight Fellowships for Dancers and Choreographers – Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for the McKnight Fellowship Program for Dancers and the McKnight Fellowship Program for Choreographers.

These Fellowships recognize and support dance artists living and working in Minnesota who are beyond early practice and demonstrate sustained accomplishment, commitment, and artistic excellence.

Application Deadline:
Wednesday, March 18 at 3:00pm CST
Applicants are encouraged to plan ahead and apply early. No late submissions will be accepted.

After receiving and considering artist feedback, the work sample format will remain the same for this year’s application cycle. Additional research and dialogue are needed before making a change of this scale. We are grateful for the feedback shared and will continuing this investigation. Accepted video platforms remain Vimeo, YouTube, DropBox, and Google Drive.

To view guidelines and apply:
McKnight Fellowships for Dancers
McKnight Fellowship Program for Choreographers