Grants

SETC is proud to offer five grant programs — two to support producing theatre organizations, one to support the field of arts administration, one to support educators, and one to support HBCU programs. 

SETC Convention Grant

This grant provides non-academic professional theatres that are not yet organizational members of SETC with funds to participate in the annual SETC Convention and become an organizational member of SETC for one year.

The grantee receives:

Apply for Convention Grant
Staffing Development Matching Grant

This grant is awarded to non-academic professional theatres with current SETC organizational membership status to support programs that provide early-career theatre professionals with experiential learning opportunities in the field.

The grantee receives:

Apply for Staff Development Matching Grant
Betsey Horth Arts Administration Advancement Grant

In 2019, SETC established the Betsey Horth Arts Administration Advancement Grant to support either individual theatre professionals or theatre organizations. The grant supports projects to develop, re-tune, or expand leadership and management

The grantee receives:

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SETC Teachers’ Institute Convention Grants

This grant supports attendance at the SETC Teachers’ Institute—a half-day seminar for educators using theatre in the classroom. Ideal for teachers, directors, and teaching artists, it offers hands-on learning, fresh strategies, and professional development credit.

The grantee receives:

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SETC HBCU Convention Grant

This grant supports participation by HBCU theatre programs (BA/BFA) at the SETC Convention, offering access to professional development and networking opportunities. SETC invites programs of all sizes to apply as part of our ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion.

The grantee receives:

Apply for HBCU Grant