Grants & Support
How CDSS Can Help You
Are you involved in contra dancing, English country dancing, morris dancing, folk singing or other forms of traditional music and dance that originated in England or the United States?
Are you or your local group interested in planning an event, project or publication that will introduce or enhance these traditions in your community or region?
If your answer to these two questions is yes, we'd like to help. CDSS is committed to supporting individual and group efforts to create and enrich traditional dance and music communities from coast to coast. Here are ways we can help:
- listen to your ideas and offer logistical advice
- refer you to our many online resources
- put you in touch with others who have organized similar events/projects
- help with publicity through the CDSS newsletter and website
- offer financial assistance
Financial Assistance
To learn more about the kinds of funding we offer, or to apply for a grant, loan or financial backing, see our page about CDSS Outreach Funds.
For a selection of events and projects that we have funded in the past, see Our Funds at Work.
We also offer Scholarships to individuals attending our summer Dance & Music Programs, including some specifically for our affiliated member groups.
Questions?
To ask more questions or discuss your specific situation, contact Linda Henry, outreach@cdss.org or 413-203-5467 x105.