Grants

For Theaters

The Dramatists Guild Fund provides annual grants to nonprofit theaters and theatrical institutions across the country that develop and/or produce contemporary American plays and musicals.

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For Individuals

The Dramatists Guild Fund awards one-time grants to playwrights, lyricists and composers based on need. These grants are designed to help meet financial obligations such as housing, food, utilities, and medical expenses. The Fund does not assist in self-production or self-publication of a playwright's work, nor does the Fund offer grants for involvement in workshops, conferences, or sponsorship of symposia or similar events.

The Dramatists Guild Fund does not discriminate against playwrights, lyricists or composers who are not members of The Dramatists Guild. Should you choose to become a member of The Dramatists Guild, we welcome you.

To receive a Dramatists Guild Fund personal grant, you must be experiencing personal financial hardship and have had a play or musical either (1) presented for a paying audience anywhere in the United States or Canada, and/or (2) published by a legitimate publishing/licensing company; or are an active member of The Dramatists Guild.

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