Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators

Overview of the Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators program:

The Ontario Arts Council’s (OAC) Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators program supports emerging and established theatre creators based in Ontario. The program provides funding to individuals or collectives developing new theatrical works, with grants allocated by participating theatre organizations, known as "Recommenders."

Benefits of the Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators program:

• Funding: Grants range from $1,000 to $3,000 to assist with the development of new theatre works.
• Creative Freedom: The grant provides flexibility, enabling creators to explore innovative and original ideas without immediate commercial pressure.
• Professional Development: By working with theatre organizations, creators may also receive valuable industry feedback and exposure.
• Support for Various Stages: The grant can be used for different stages of the creative process, including research, development, and scriptwriting.

Eligibility criteria of the Recommender Grants for Theatre Creators program:

• Location: Applicants must be Ontario-based (individuals or collectives) and the project must be developed in Ontario.
• Type of Applicant: The program is open to individual theatre creators or collectives (both emerging and established). Collectives must have at least 50% of their members based in Ontario.
• Type of Project: Theatrical works in the development stage. The project must be new and original.
• Who It's For: Open to a broad range of theatre genres and creators, including playwrights, directors, and producers.