Grants
For Theaters
Each year the Dramatists Guild Fund provides grants to nonprofit theaters and theatrical institutions across the country that develop and/or produce contemporary American plays and musicals. All applicants must be a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization (or have a conduit organization apply on their behalf) and have a minimum of three years of documented production experience. Applications are reviewed each fall and the grantees are informed of the status of their application in late December. Typical grants range from $500 to $2,000.
The theater grant applications are now closed for the 2011 giving cycle. Any inquiries can be sent to grants@dramatistsguild.com.
For Individuals
The Dramatists Guild Fund awards one-time emergency grants to individual playwrights, lyricists and composers in need of temporary financial assistance due to unexpected illness or extreme hardship. To be considered for personal grant, you must have had a play or musical either presented for a paying audience anywhere in the United States or Canada, and/or published by a legitimate publishing/licensing company; or be an active member of The Dramatists Guild.
Letters of inquiry should be addressed to: