NYC THEATRE GREENING GRANTS
We are not currently accepting NYC Theatre Greening Grant applications. Please check back in Spring 2025.
Congratulations to our 2024 NYC Theatre Greening Grant Recipients!
Arachne Theatrical Productions, Artichoke Dance Company, Final Strike Collaborative, Hahnji Jang, New York Classical Theatre, Kitchen Sink Theatre Company, The Rat NYC, & The Tank NYC
Grant Details
The goal of the BGA’s NYC Theatre Greening Grants is to support environmentally friendly projects and activities developed by members of these communities, and to communicate those programs to a broader audience. The amount granted (up to $750) will depend on the scope and needs of the individual applications, as well as on how many applications are received in a given year. Projects most likely to receive full or partial funding are innovative and designed to be long-term sustainable solutions.
These grants are designed to encourage a venue, company, or producer to initiate a specific greener change. Preference will be given to new and innovative initiatives in this field. Grant applications will be considered from any Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway, or independent producer, company, group, or venue based in New York City. Reimbursements for recent sustainable upgrades will also be considered, though new projects are preferred.
Please note that we are no longer funding e-readers or light bulbs (unless the bulbs are part of a larger project).
Application Details
To apply for a New York City Theatre Greening Grant, please write a one to three page summary of your proposed project and be sure to include answers to the questions below.
1. Submission Details:
Name of company/venue/group.
Name and email of applicant/contact details.
Name of proposed project.
Location of proposed project.
Amount of money requested (up to $750.00).
2. Project Details:
Please describe your greening project in detail (attachments or pictures are welcome).
Please describe what specifically you are trying to accomplish with this project (examples include but are not limited to: monetary savings, energy efficiency, commitment to sustainability, commitment to climate justice, audience awareness, general upgrade, product efficiency, etc.).
Getting the word out about successes is a core part of our mission. The BGA will publicize the winners, and we ask that grant winners also communicate their activities through their own channels. Please describe the ways in which you would communicate information about the grant and your greening practices (in the program, on lobby signage, in e-newsletters, etc.) to help spread the word about your program.
Quotes, estimates, or catalog/website product listings should be included in the application. Pictures, links, and specific product information may also be included.
Please submit your application to grants@broadwaygreen.com. Email info@broadwaygreen.com with any questions.
Project EXAMPLES from PAST RECIPIENTS
Anonymous ensemble:
Body of Land
Anonymous Ensemble was selected as a recipient for the 2023 NYC Theatre Greening Grant. This opportunity helped Anonymous Ensemble reshape the way that they approached making theatre using solar generators to power their performance.
AFTERWORK THEATER:
GREENING SHREK
AfterWork Theater was selected as a recipient for the 2022 NYC Theatre Greening Grant. They invested in reusable batteries and charging stations for microphone packs for their production of Shrek - and they’ve been using the same batteries for all of their productions!
Alliance of Resident Theatres/New YorK
A.R.T./New York was selected as a recipient for the 2017 NYC Theatre Greening Grant. They installed 48 LED light bulbs and 4 Eco Dimmer light switches for their Great Room at their South Oxford Space in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
FLUX THEATRE ENSEMBLE:
CLIMATE ACTION DESIGNER
Flux Theatre Ensemble was grateful to receive a 2022 NYC Theatre Greening Grant to fund a new position, Climate Action Designer (CAD), for our production of Metra: A Climate Revolution Play with Songs.
General Mischief
Dance Theatre
General Mischief Dance Theatre was selected as a recipient for the 2018 NYC Theatre Greening Grant. They supported their costume designer, Olga Ferreira, in producing recycled material costumes for productions.
The Tank Theatre
The Tank Theatre was selected as a recipient for the 2018 NYC Theatre Greening Grant. They produced DarkFest, an annual week of programming where they turn off the grid and artists have to come up with alternate light sources for their work.