The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation has announced the Social Impact Theatre Grant Program.
Donor Name: The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/07/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Through Social Impact Theatre grant program, they proudly recognize organizations with production specific support that are intentional and innovative in engaging with their audiences around these issues, and are committed to reaching new audiences. This year, in addition to production-specific grants, they are introducing a new opportunity reflecting value to support the health and sustainability of the American theatre ecosystem.
This year, in addition to production specific grant awards, will be selecting a small number of theatres to receive change capital grants of $10-$25K to kickstart new plans or to adapt and deepen strategies already in process.
Given available resources and in the spirit of focusing own learning, they will be considering change capital grants in the following three categories:
- Business models
- They hear “the current model is broken!” and want to learn how you are experimenting economically. Ex. Letting go of spaces or activating new spaces, shared leadership, cost-sharing partnerships, alternatives to the subscription model etc.
- Building and deepening connection with your community
- Are you exploring new programs or projects to increase interconnectivity between your community and the art on stage?
- New leaders
- Does your theatre have a leader who has started within the last year who needs capacity to enact their vision and implement necessary changes?
Eligibility Criteria
For production-specific grant awards, The Social Impact Theatre grant program offers funding for contemporary, professional, theatrical productions that deal with current social issues:
- At least 75% of the selected production’s cast must be professional actors (which the Foundation defines as paid for their work);
- The production must have a plot and use language (spoken, sung, and/or signed). Dance, opera, symphony, and touring Broadway productions are not eligible for funding;
- Scripts must be completed at the time your application is submitted;
- There must be at least 15 fully-produced public performances of the production; and,
- Due to the application timeline, productions should occur between September 1, 2024 and August 31, 2025.
For both production-specific and change capital grant awards, eligible applicants must be a nonprofit organization:
- Domiciled in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, or Washington State with IRS-determined 501(c)(3) status;
- Whose sole mission is to produce and present theatre;
- With a history of at least two consecutive years of bringing theatre to its community; and,
- With annual operating revenue of at least $1,000,000 for the most recently-completed fiscal year.
For more information, visit The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation.
