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Princess Grace Awards

PRINCESS GRACE FOUNDATION - USA

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Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Princess Grace Awards

Overview: The Princess Grace Awards identify and support extraordinary emerging artists in theater, dance, and film through unrestricted cash grants.

Focus Areas:

  • Theater (directors, playwrights, designers, and performers)

  • Dance (choreographers and performers)

  • Film (directors and other creative professionals)

    • Award Amount: $10,000 unrestricted cash grant per award recipient

    Geographic Scope: United States

    Eligibility:

  • Early career artists (emerging artists)

  • Creative generators including but not limited to: theater directors, playwrights, designers, choreographers, film directors

  • Performance-based creatives including but not limited to: actors, dancers

  • Artists must be nominated by eligible nominators

    • Eligible Nominators:

  • Deans/department chairs of non-profit universities, colleges, and professional training programs

  • Artistic directors of non-profit theater, dance, and film organizations

  • Previous Princess Grace Award winners

    • Additional Recognition:

  • Honoraria recipients receive $1,000 unrestricted cash grant

  • Award winners join a community of 800+ alumni with access to exclusive grant opportunities, career development, and networking

  • Special Project Awards and Works in Progress Residencies available to past winners at Baryshnikov Arts Center

    • Foundation Background:

  • Established in 1982 by Prince Rainier III of Monaco

  • Honors the legacy of Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco

  • 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in New York City

  • Has awarded over 800 recipients since inception

    • Notable Alumni: Emmy winner Cary Fukunaga, Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Stephen Hillenburg (SpongeBob SquarePants), Chinonye Chukwu (Sundance Grand Jury Prize), Tony Award winner Anna Shapiro, Tony Kushner (Pulitzer and Tony Award winner), Oscar Isaac (Golden Globe winner), Leslie Odom Jr. (Tony Award winner), Robert Battle (Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director), Gillian Murphy and Isabella Boylston (American Ballet Theatre), Tiler Peck (NYC Ballet), Kyle Abraham and Camille A. Brown (choreographers)

    Contact:

  • Email: info@pgfusa.org

  • Phone: 212-317-1470

  • Diana Kemppainen, Director of Programming: diana@pgfusa.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Two-Tier Application Structure (as of 2021):

    1. Round 1: Nomination Submission
    - Nominated by eligible nominators only
    - Brief nomination submission
    - Deadline typically mid-February

    2. Round 2: Full Application
    - Invited applicants submit full application
    - Deadline typically May 1

    Required Materials:

  • Standard application across all disciplines

  • Self-identify primary and secondary discipline(s)

  • Application reviewed by panelists representing identified disciplines

    • Grant Use:

  • Unrestricted cash grants for general support including:

    • - Housing
    - Studio space
    - Childcare needs
    - Research & development
    - Project-specific support
    - Tuition
    - Other professional needs

    Special Programs:

  • Playwriting Fellowship: Partnership with New Dramatists (20+ year partnership)

  • Special Project Awards: For uniquely significant projects advancing artistic development

  • Works in Progress Residencies: At Baryshnikov Arts Center

    • Selection Process:

  • Applications reviewed by industry professionals and luminaries

  • Panelists represent all disciplines identified by applicants

  • Independent selection of both Princess Grace Award winners and Honoraria recipients

    • Post-Award Support:

  • Exclusive grant opportunities for alumni

  • Career development resources

  • Networking opportunities

  • Annual Princess Grace Awards Summit (virtual/in-person panels and celebrations)

  • Professional mentorship pairing with previous award winners

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    artsperforming-artstheaterdancevisual-artists

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