Grants of $15,000 – $25,000 will support theater education programs that reach young people in the juvenile justice system.
About Shakespeare in American Communities: Juvenile Justice
This 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.
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. Grants of $15,000 – $25,000 will be awarded. These awards do not require a match. Programming must take place between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2026.
Note: Applicants must choose one grant opportunity to apply for—Schools, Juvenile Justice, or Apprenticeships. Applicants can explore which grant opportunity might be the best fit for them using our eligibility quiz.
Applications for the 2025-2026 cycle are now open.
