Grants for Theater provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Delray Beach Playhouse Ernest G. Simon Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary Easily learn more…
DGF Bridge Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dramatists Guild Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The DGF Bridge Grants provide essential financial support of $500 to…
DGF Crisis Relief Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dramatists Guild Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The DGF Crisis Relief Grants provide essential financial…
DGF National Fellows Program Overview: A nine-month intensive program designed to augment the training of American writers early in their careers and enhance community among playwrights and musical…
DGF: Legacy Project Overview: A program supporting theater writers and preserving theatrical legacy. Specific details limited in provided materials. Program Type: Legacy and archival support for…
Dramatists Guild Foundation offers various grant programs to nonprofit theatres and writers. - Organization: Dramatists Guild Foundation - Type: Foundation Grant
EAG's Open Stage Space Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Episcopal Actors' Guild Amount: US $5,600 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The EAG's Open Stage Space Grant, initiated by The Episcopal…
East Bay Fund for Artists Overview: The East Bay Fund for Artists supports local artists and arts organizations in the East Bay to create new and diverse works of art. Geographic Scope: East Bay…
Overview _Check Back in 2026 for Updates!_ Mission Founded in 1972, A.R.T./New York assists over 400 member theatres in managing their theatre companies effectively so they may realize their rich…
Ella Heimbrodt Award Funder: The TWS Foundation Program Type: Scholarship Geographic Scope: Western Springs, IL / Chicago suburbs Eligibility: - Must be an 8th grade student entering high school in…
Ellsworth Kelly Award Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: Named award supporting contemporary artists across disciplines. Award Details - Award Amount: $45,000 - Total…
Emergency Grants Funder: Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (NY, US) Overview: Grant program providing urgent project support for artists facing immediate funding needs. Award Details - Award…
Emergency Grants Overview: Financial assistance programs for writers in crisis situations, helping them get back on track. Purpose: To support writers facing emergency financial hardship Eligibility:…
Emerging Digital Design Showcase Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Institute for Theatre Technology Inc. Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview United Institute for Theatre Technology The…
Emma A. Sheafer Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Emma A. Sheafer Charitable Trust Amount: US $15,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Emma A. Sheafer Charitable Trust…
Face Foundation funding is available for projects that foster innovative artistic collaborations in the field of theater and to contribute to the dynamism of intercultural dialogue and exchange…
Festival Creative Assistantship Overview The Festival Creative Assistantship is a distinctive program designed for early-career professionals to participate as assistants in the development of new…
Festival Line Producer Residency Overview The Festival Line Producer Residency is an exceptional opportunity for early to mid-career professionals to immerse themselves in the production aspects of…
Foo Foo Festival Grant Funder: Art, Culture, and Entertainment, Inc. (ACE) Geographic Scope: Escambia County, Florida Overview: The Foo Foo Festival is Pensacola's annual 12-day celebration of…
Founders Concept Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Children's Theatre Foundation of America (CTFA) Amount: US $3,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Founders Concept…