Theater Grants for Nonprofits

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Howard Gilman Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Interest forms: May 20, 2026
Invited applications: July 29, 2026
 

Grant Range:
$250 - $750000
Average Grant:
$70901

The mission of the Howard Gilman Foundation is to support the most robust, innovative, and promising performing arts organizations in New York City.

The Foundation supports three…

The Seabury Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of introduction: May 22, 2026
  • Full proposals: July 31, 2026

  • Historically, this opportunity has an application cycle in the spring and fall.

The Seabury Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that instruct, inform, and guide people toward the development of knowledge, skills, and understanding in Chicago, IL, and Benzie County, MI…

BC Live Performance Network

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Application Deadline:

May 29, 2026

BC Live Performance Network, formerly the BC Touring Council (BCTC), seeks to provide an inclusive environment for performing arts organizations and individuals to support the growth of…

Conseil Culturel Fransaskois (Fransaskois Cultural Council)

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Application Deadline:

May 30 and November 30, annually

The Conseil Culturel Fransaskois (Fransaskois Cultural Council) aims to develop programs, policies, and activities that allow the Fransaskois community in Saskatchewan to achieve its cultural and…

Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico

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Application Deadline:

May 31, annually

The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Catron, Chaves, Doña Ana, Eddy, Grant, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Luna, Otero, Sierra…

Crail-Johnson Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Health: Letters of inquiry are accepted from April 15 to May 31, annually.
Education: Letters of inquiry are accepted from August 1 to September 15, annually.
Human Services: Letters of inquiry are accepted from November 1 to December 15, annually.
 

Grant Range:
$100 - $261448
Average Grant:
$8685

The Crail-Johnson Foundation supports nonprofit organizations serving children, youth, and families in the greater Los Angeles, CA, area. National organizations with programs benefiting this…

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region

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Application Deadline:

May 31, 2026

The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all citizens of the Fox Valley region of Wisconsin.

The Violet and Ruben Laack Memorial…

SüdKulturFonds

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Application Deadline:
  • Applications for under CHF 3,000: none
  • Applications of CHF 3,000 to 30,000: February 1, annually
  • Applications for film-related projects: February 1, May 31, and  November 15, annually

SüdKulturFonds, financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and administrated by artlink, supports productions and events in Switzerland featuring artists from…

Theater is one of the most intimate artforms, focused keenly on the human experience, and interactions between humans. In a time where we seem increasingly divided from each other, this investigation of the human heart is increasingly valuable. However, theater productions cannot be put on for free. There are, thankfully, many nonprofits dedicated to supporting thriving theater scenes. These nonprofits are only able to do this good work, of course, with the generous support of theater grants.

These grants can be put towards a wide range of possible purposes and programs. This could include the funding needed for set designs, costumes, technical equipment and venues. It can also help set up theater workshops and community outreach programs, making theater more widespread, and more accessible.

The funding for these grants can come from a wide range of sources. Traditionally these included federal agencies such as the National Endowment for the Arts. There are also many private foundations engaged in support for the theater, such as the Shubert Foundation.

When preparing a theater grant proposal, you need to be clear about the costs involved in the programs you hope to operate. You’ll want to prepare a clear example of your finances - where the grant money will go, what you hope to achieve with it, and ways that you can make your theater programming more sustainable.

If you need more pointers on writing award-winning grant proposals, make sure to check out our full overview of the topic. You can also browse a wide selection of theater grants right here, all currently accepting applications.