Next Steps for Boston Dance
The Boston Foundation grant supports Greater Boston choreographers and circus artists with funding, resources, and mentorship to advance original creative work and professional growth.
Funder: The Boston Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026
Funding Amounts: Over $12,500 per award (includes $5,000 rehearsal space, $6,000 implementation funds, consulting, and more); 6–7 grants awarded per cycle
Summary: Supports Greater Boston choreographers and circus artists with funding, resources, and mentorship to advance original work and careers.
Key Information: Highly competitive; applicants must reside in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, or Plymouth counties during the grant period.
Description
This grant program is designed to strengthen the field of dance in Greater Boston by providing comprehensive support to choreographers and circus artists. Managed by The Boston Foundation in partnership with the Aliad Fund and Movement Arts Creation Studio, and now coordinated by The Philanthropic Initiative, the program offers multi-layered resources—including funding, rehearsal space, consulting, and ongoing professional development—to help artists take significant next steps in their creative careers. The initiative fosters the creation of original work across all dance genres and circus arts, while building a vibrant, inclusive movement arts community.
