Thomas Barbour Playwrights Award
Funding Amount
$500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
EAG partners annually with a local theatre company, collective, or playwriting program to present staged readings of three new plays, with one writer being awarded a prize.
Geographic Scope: New York City
Program Structure:
- Annual partnership with a local theatre company, collective, or playwriting program
- Three new plays receive staged readings
- One playwright wins the $500 award
- Readings feature professional Equity actors
- Held at EAG's historic Guild Hall
Focus: Supporting new theatrical work and emerging playwrights
Notable Partners: Playwrights Gallery (2022 partner)
How to Apply
Application Process
- Click "LEARN MORE AND APPLY" link on the Artist Opportunities page for current submission details
- Contact EAG for information on partner organizations and submission procedures
What The Episcopal Actors' Guild actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2026
- Grants in 2026
- 1
- Total given
- $10K
- Median grant
- $10K
- By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY.
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Fields of Work
- Performing arts
- Creative writing
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