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.
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: University Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Theatre Wing Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Andrew Lloyd…
The Gavin Creel Fellowships Overview: The Gavin Creel Fellowships, created in his honor, support emerging theatre makers through mentorship, training, networking, and performances. Focus Areas: -…
The Hansberry-Lilly Fellowship Overview: A fellowship program supporting theater writers. Details limited in provided materials. Program Type: Fellowship for theater writers Contact Information: -…
The Intentional Artist Overview: A program mentioned in the Artist Opportunities section of EAG's website. Status: Limited information available in provided materials. Further details available on…
The Little Venue That Could Grant Program Status: Ongoing biennial program (2025 cycle completed; next cycle year unknown) Geographic Scope: New York City Focus Areas: General operating support for…
Overview Background The Morgan Fund (a Donor Advised Fund held at the Seattle Foundation) was established in 2004 to support performing arts organizations. It exists for one reason: to promote better…
The Morgan Fund: Performing Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Seattle Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Morgan Fund, a donor-advised fund at Seattle…
The principal goal of The Shubert Foundation is to support not-for-profit, professional theatre and dance companies in the United States. - Organization: Shubert Foundation - Type: Foundation Grant
The Puffin Foundation supports organizations in conducting projects in the areas of music, photography, and theater.Support will be provided to encourage emerging artists. - Organization: Puffin…
The purpose of this program is to celebrate the working relationship between theaters and writers. Awards will support nonprofit theaters that have fair and equitable practices and that hold…
The Saints Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Saints Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Saints Arts Grants support theater, dance, music, and multi-disciplinary…
The purpose of this program is to sustain and advance the live performing arts in the United States. Funding will provide general operating support to nonprofit, professional theater and dance…
The Shubert Foundation: Theatre Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Shubert Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $325,000 Last Updated: July 26, 2025 Summary The Shubert Foundation offers grants to…
Theatre Development Fund Partner: George Kaiser Family Foundation Focus: Supports and provides funding for Tulsa's local theatre companies producing new and challenging plays and theatre, both inside…
Theatre Scholarships Purpose: For students interested in theatre at Mount Marty University. Award Amount: Up to $6,000 per year Geographic Scope: Mount Marty University (Yankton and Watertown…
Tri-M Foundation: Performing Arts Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tri M Foundation Amount: US $3,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Tri-M Foundation's Performing Arts…
UMEZ Arts Engagement Grant (UMAE) Status: Active, ongoing annual program Geographic Scope: Upper Manhattan (all four uptown Community Boards including Central Harlem, West Harlem, East Harlem,…
Venturous Capital Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Venturous Theater Fund Amount: US $5,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Venturous Capital Grants aim to empower small and…
Venturous Playwright Fellowship Recurrence: Annual Overview: A fellowship program offered by The Lark supporting playwrights whose work is risk-taking and/or deemed "difficult" to produce.…
Victoria Traut 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…