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.
Japan Virtual Exchange Program Program Type: Project grants to organizations Geographic Scope: Japan-based organizations with virtual/online programming Focus Areas: - Theater - Dance - Performing…
JCFKC: White Theatre Grantor Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The JCFKC: White Theatre Grantor Fund, managed by the…
Joe Salek Scholarship for Theater Arts Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Joe Salek Scholarship for Theater Arts Trust,…
John Jorgensen Theater Award Scholarship Overview: An endowed scholarship established to honor John Jorgensen, former longtime president and member of the Casper College Foundation board. The…
Julie Hayes "Performing Arts" Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gilroy Foundation Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Julie Hayes Performing Arts Grants aim to…
Knopp, Cathy S. Theatrical Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Noble County Community Foundation Amount: US $750 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Knopp, Cathy S. Theatrical…
Large Creative & Performing Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: University Of Notre Dame Du Lac Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Large Creative & Performing Arts…
Leonard G. McLeod Theatre Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Leonard G. The next deadline…
Louis Padovano Grants Overview: The Lotos Foundation awards organizational grants to not-for-profit organizations based in the New York City metropolitan area who offer outstanding arts and science…
Many Voices Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Playwrights' Center Amount: US $56,000 Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Many Voices Fellowship supports early career Black and…
Maria E. McCarthy Ringwood Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: US $500 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about…
MCA Cultural Grants for Nonprofit Arts Organizations Funder: Marion Cultural Alliance, Inc. (MCA) Geographic Scope: Ocala/Marion County, Florida Overview: A key element of MCA's mission is supporting…
MCF: Maine Theater Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: August 05, 2025 Summary The MCF: Maine Theater Grant supports nonprofit…
McKnight Fellowships in Playwriting Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Playwrights' Center Amount: US $28,900 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The McKnight Fellowships in Playwriting support…
McKnight National Residency And Commission Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Playwrights' Center Amount: Up to US $27,250 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The McKnight National Residency and…
McKnight Theater Artist Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Playwrights' Center Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The McKnight Theater Artist Fellowships, offered by the…
Megan Boone Grants for Performing Arts Funder: Marion Cultural Alliance, Inc. (MCA) with funding from actress and director Megan Boone Geographic Scope: Marion County, Florida (Ocala area) Overview:…
Mel Swope Performing Arts Scholarship Overview: College scholarship for outstanding CSSSA students in the performing arts. Award Details: - Amount: $10,000 - Number of Awards: One per year - Eligible…
Miller Outdoor Theatre Performance Grant Funder: Miller Theatre Advisory Board Inc (MTAB) Geographic Scope: Houston, Texas area Program Description: MTAB is charged by City Ordinance with allocating…
MPPT Grants for Monterey County Non-Profit Performing Arts Groups Funder: Monterey Peninsula Theatre Trust (MPPT) Contact: P.O. Box 761, Monterey, CA 93942 | (831) 649-4495 Geographic Scope: Monterey…