2025 FOUNDERS CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT GRANT
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The Childrens Theatre Foundation of America (CTFA) challenges and supports theatre artists to achieve excellence and equity in service to young people.
A major priority of CTFA is supporting theatre for youth which clearly recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are important to the future of theatre for young audiences and to society in general.
Who may apply: Established 501c3 IRS certified not-for-profit theatres with annual budgets over $1M, a demonstrable record of artistic quality, and a one-to-one funding match.
How to apply: Click on the link below. Application CLOSED September 17, 2025.
Applicants will be prompted to login to Good Grants and complete the application there. Applicants can save their progress and return to the application as needed.
Timeline:
- Application opens Monday, August 11, 2025
- Application closes at 11:59 PM ET on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 CLOSED
- All applicants will be notified of their status by 5 PM, Friday, November 14, 2025
- Concept Development Grant funding window is from Monday, November 24, 2025 to Monday, November 23, 2026.
Questions regarding the Concept Development Grant application can be directed to Founders.CTFA@gmail.com
- Application opens Monday, August 11, 2025
- Application closes at 11:59 PM ET on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 CLOSED
- All applicants will be notified of their status by 5 PM, Friday, November 14, 2025
- Concept Development Grant funding window is from Monday, November 24, 2025 to Monday, November 23, 2026.
Questions regarding the Concept Development Grant application can be directed to Founders.CTFA@gmail.com