Albertine Dance
Supports innovative collaborative contemporary dance projects between French and U.S. artists through creative production and touring grants.
Funder: FACE Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 (Creative Grants) or $15,000 (Touring Grants); supports up to 50% of project costs.
Summary: Supports collaborative contemporary dance projects between French and U.S. artists through touring and creative production grants.
Key Information: Only nonprofit presenting organizations are eligible; individual artists and companies rarely eligible.
Description
This grant program, administered by the FACE Foundation in partnership with Villa Albertine, supports collaborative initiatives between France- and U.S.-based artists in contemporary dance. It aims to foster transatlantic artistic exchange by providing funding for both touring and creative projects involving significant collaboration between French and American artists and organizations. Since 2004, the program (formerly FUSED: French-U.S. Exchange in Dance) has supported over 220 projects, investing more than $2 million to promote the diversity and innovation of contemporary dance in both countries.
There are two primary types of grants available:
- Touring Grants: For large-scale French productions touring in the U.S. or U.S. productions at major festivals in France.
- Creative Grants: For the development of French-American productions, including collaborative residencies or co-productions involving choreographers, companies, or artists from both countries.
