How much funding does Chris Witte Memorial Scholarship Grant provide?

Chris Witte Memorial Scholarship Grant provides US $1,000 - US $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Chris Witte Memorial Scholarship Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Chris Witte Memorial Scholarship Grant

Q: Who is eligible for Chris Witte Memorial Scholarship Grant?

Eligible applicants: Individuals attending an accredited or professional performing arts training program, college or university.

Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc

Foundation Grants for Theater Grants for Performing Arts

Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals attending an accredited or professional performing arts training program, college or university

Other requirements

Nantucket community members who are pursuing education opportunities in the Theatre Arts

Overview

The Chris Witte Memorial Scholarship offers financial support to dedicated Nantucket community members pursuing education or training in the Theater Arts. This scholarship is aimed at individuals enrolled in accredited performing arts programs or institutions and provides a minimum award of $1000. It encourages passionate candidates to advance their skills and contribute to the arts, ensuring the legacy of Chris Witte lives on through the talents of the next generation.

To provide scholarships to a passionate, hardworking, and honorable Nantucket Community Member who is pursuing training or education in the Theater Arts. Scholarships are only available to individuals attending an accredited or professional performing arts training program, college or university.
Funding
Award amount is at least $1000.

Eligibility

Nantucket community members who are pursuing education opportunities in the Theatre Arts

What Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 82
Total given: $4.09M
Median grant: $28K
Range: $5,177–$529K

By dollars: Massachusetts 96%, Florida 2%, New Hampshire 1%. Top recipient cities: Nantucket, MA; Siasconset, MA; New York, NY.
56% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
27% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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$248K
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$192K
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