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.
National Center Supporting Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities Geographic Scope: Armenia (with international collaboration with Georgia) Focus Areas: Inclusive education, theater arts,…
National Theater Project Overview: The National Theater Project (NTP) supports the creation and touring of U.S. based, devised ensemble theater projects through direct funding and a cultivation of an…
National Theatre Company Grants Overview: This newly relaunched program recognizes the critical importance of regional theatre to the American theatre ecology and work by living playwrights to the…
New & Experimental Works (NEW) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kenneth Rainin Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Kenneth Rainin Foundation's…
New York City Small Theatres Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alliance Of Resident Theatres New York Inc Amount: US $7,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The New York City Small…
New York Fellowship Program Type: Individual Fellowship Geographic Scope: For artists and cultural professionals from Japan to conduct research and creative work in New York for approximately 6…
Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Community Enrichment Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicor Gas Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2024 Summary Nicor Gas offers Pillar Grants for Community…
NPN Creation & Development Fund Program Type: Artist funding for creation and development projects Overview: The Creation & Development Fund is an NPN program that supports artists in creating and…
NYSCA - A.R.T./New York Creative Opportunity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The NYSCA - A.R.T./New…
NYSCA Encore Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The NYSCA Encore Grants are designed to…
Oscar G. Brockett Essay Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society for Theatre Research Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Oscar G. Brockett Essay Prize honors…
Patron Fund Overview: Micro-grants given to emerging artists who are at a critical transition point where a grant of $1K to $10K can make a huge impact and help propel their career forward. Mission:…
Paul Green Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Paul Green Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: June 11, 2025 Summary The Paul Green Foundation, established in 1982, continues the…
Pay Your People Grant Geographic Scope: New York City Focus Areas: Supporting historically excluded artists and leadership in indie theater Award Amount: $1,000 per grant Eligibility: - NYC-based…
PEN/Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: PEN America Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The PEN/Laura Pels International…
Overview PEN America Founded in 1922, PEN America is the largest of the more than 100 centers worldwide that make up the PEN International network. PEN America works to ensure that people everywhere…
Performing Artists Directory Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Summary The Performing Artists Directory Grants, offered by the Kentucky Arts…
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…
Rella Lossy Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Theatre Bay Area Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,500 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary The Rella Lossy Award celebrates Rella Lossy’s legacy by recognizing…
Roe Green Visiting Voices Overview: A national outreach program (formerly called Roe Green Traveling Masters) that brings prominent theater writers into communities across the country to lead…