What We Look For

SW!NG OUT Community Fund seeks to support existing institutions as well as new programming — including community dance organizers, instructors, musicians, historians, and dancers. Whether you are running a weekly dance or class, supporting the presence of live music for dancers, organizing community performances, bringing a teaching artist to NYC, developing Lindy Hop history tours in Harlem, or hoping to grow or sustain the community in any other way, we want to hear your ideas!

Applications for the 2026 cycle closed in January. Please check back in the Fall to learn about the 2027 cycle!

Grant Application Process

ROUND 1

A short questionnaire about your idea.

ROUND 2

Approved applicants will be invited to submit more information, including a detailed project proposal and budget.