Performing Arts Grant Program

ETC, a company known for its commitment to supporting the performing arts, administers a Performing Arts Funding Grant Program aimed at nonprofit performance groups across the United States. The grant is designed to provide financial support to a wide range of organizations engaged in producing their own performing arts work. The purpose of the grant is to encourage and assist in the continuation and development of performing arts through direct funding. Each grant awarded is modest in size, capped at a maximum of $5,000. This cap is intended to allow ETC to extend support to a larger number of applicants. Preference is given to organizations that create and present their own original works, as opposed to those that primarily serve as hosting venues. The grant committee may choose to fully or partially fund an application, depending on available resources and the volume of applications received. Eligible applicants must be based in the United States and fall into one of the following categories: a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, an accredited public or private school or university, or a federal, state, or local government entity as outlined under section 170(c) of the IRS code. It is important to note that eligibility does not guarantee funding, and applicants are encouraged to present compelling cases for their projects. Certain types of expenses and entities are ineligible for funding under this program. This includes organizations that practice discrimination, as well as applications requesting funds for staff salaries, scholarships, travel, new construction or renovations, events or galas, and any fundraising-related advertising or corporate sponsorships. The application period for the Performing Arts Funding Grant opens annually and closes on August 31. All funding decisions are communicated by December 31 of the same year, allowing applicants to plan accordingly based on the grant cycle. Applicants are encouraged to ensure their applications adhere strictly to the outlined criteria and to submit all required documentation before the closing date. Details regarding how to apply or whom to contact for more information are not specified in the available information, so applicants may need to visit ETC’s website or contact the organization directly for further guidance.