The Shakespeare in American Communities: Juvenile Justice program provides grants to theater companies that partner with the justice system and engage young people in theater education programs that illuminate the works of Shakespeare.
Donor Name: Arts Midwest
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
This opportunity is open to 501c3 theater companies or organizations that are located in the U.S. or the Native Nations that share this geography. Applicants should have a minimum of two years of experience partnering with the juvenile justice system to provide theater education programs.
Funding Information
Grants of $15,000 – $25,000 will support theater education programs that reach young people in the juvenile justice system.
Grant Period
These awards do not require a match. Programming must take place between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Shakespeare in American Communities welcomes applications from 501c3 non-profit professional theater companies located in the U.S. or the Native Nations that share this geography and:
- Have a minimum of two years’ experience partnering with the justice system to provide theater education programs.
- Do not have overdue reports or funding moratoria with Arts Midwest.
- Have a UEI number from SAM.gov on file by late April 2025 in order to receive grant funds. Apply for a free UEI at SAM.gov.
For more information, visit Arts Midwest.