Founders Concept Development Grants

The Founders Concept Development Grants, offered by the Children's Theatre Foundation of America (CTFA), support US non-profit theatres in developing innovative concepts and strategies for engaging young audiences. This initiative emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to enhance the quality of theatre for youth. CTFA encourages artists to explore new ideas while ensuring that all children have access to impactful theatrical experiences. This grant embodies a commitment to fostering creativity and excellence in youth theatre.

Founders Concept Development Grants for US non-profit theatres exploring new concepts, ideas, approaches, research and/or development strategies in theatre for young audiences.
The Childrens Theatre Foundation of America (CTFA) challenges and supports theatre artists to achieve excellence and equity in service to young people.
A major priority of CTFA is supporting theatre for youth which clearly recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are important to the future of theatre for young audiences and to society in general.