The Childrens Theatre Foundation of America (CTFA) is seeking projects from 501c3 IRS certified not-for-profit theatres in the United States that encourage and support the development of innovative production concepts and approaches to theatre for young audiences.
Donor Name: Childrens Theatre Foundation of America
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/17/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
This year, CTFA is expanding to include projects that explore new organizational models to help theatres address current challenges.
Funding Information
In 2025, the Founders Grant committee will award multiple theatre grants between $3,000 and $6,000 to support the creative process needed to develop innovation both in programming and in organizational structures.
Project Period
Founders Grants will fund proposals slated to take place between Monday, November 24,2025 and Monday, November 23, 2026.
Kind of Projects
- A project in the early stage of conception, not currently in operation, but sufficiently developed to inspire confidence in its potential for innovation and artistic excellence
- A creative and visionary project that will advance the field of theatre for young audiences and serve as a model to address issues of social justice and inclusion.
- A project that goes above and beyond the traditional concepts of theatre for young people.
- A project that can make a difference in the field of theatre for young audiences on a national level.
- A proposal that supports a theatre undergoing an organizational change.
Eligibility Criteria
- An individual may nominate an outstanding teacher of public secondary school theatre/drama, in the U.S.A.
- 501c3 IRS certified nonprofit theatres in the United States.
Requirements
Theatres must
- have been certified as a nonprofit for at least three consecutive years,
- have an annual operating budget over a million dollars,
- have a demonstrable record of artistic quality, and
- provide a one-to-one funding match (which can include in-kind salaries and services only if they are related to the project being proposed).
For more information, visit CTFA.
