DANCEUSA
AI Summary
DANCEUSA is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting the dance community through relationship-based funding. With a total of $15,000 in grants paid to 96 grantees in 2024, DANCEUSA operates by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
DANCE/USA IS THE NATIONAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION FOR THE DANCE ECOSYSTEM.
Cause Areas
2
Dance
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

DANCE SERVICE NEW YORK CITY INC
$341.6K
7%

CONTRA-TIEMPO
$149K
3%

UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY
$116.4K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DANCEUSA?
No. DANCEUSA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DANCEUSA give?
DANCEUSA primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DANCEUSA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DANCEUSA fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DANCEUSA make each year?
In 2024, DANCEUSA awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $15 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DANCEUSA fund recently?
In 2024, DANCEUSA awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include DANCE SERVICE NEW YORK CITY INC, CONTRA-TIEMPO, and UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DANCEUSA?
DANCEUSA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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