Box Clever Theatre Company   Photo: Amy Leach                 

      Shape Tickets Group                                               MonStar Productions               

 Weaver Hughes Ensemble      
Photo: Marc Brenner             

  Tristan Bates Theatre            Photo: Nick Smith                 

Pocket Opera Company        

Grants

 Please read the following notes carefully before making your application to the Foundation. Applicants should demonstrate clearly how the project meets certain criteria, for example, that it explores new areas of drama; involves new writers; performs work to new theatre audiences; or gives experience to little known performers. Also, that the production is based in the London area.

       What projects are eligible for a grant?

       What projects are not eligible for a grant?

       Where do projects have to take place?

       What is the value of a grant?

       How often can a grant be received?

       Can I apply for a grant for my drama tuition?

       What is the deadline for applications?


What projects are eligible for a grant?
  • There needs to be a strong element of actual and public performance in all projects. ‘Public’, in this instance, includes performances in schools and other non-theatrical bodies or organisations. The audiences should not be by invitation-only, unless they are specifically audiences who would otherwise tend not see live performance.
  • Grants will only be considered for projects that aspire to good professional standards. Please note that we do not support amateur productions.
  • If requesting support for projects aimed at helping people to attend a theatrical production, applicants should demonstrate how the people or groups being helped will have improved access to live theatre, for example, wheelchair access or audio description.
  • All professional and technical activities that contribute to dramatic performance will be considered for an award, including stage and property management, scenery design, construction, sound and lighting systems and upgrading of on-site facilities.
  • Applicants need to demonstrate that the amount of money being requested will make a significant difference to that project’s realisation. For example, by raising the standard of the project or reaching a wider audience.
  • The company, organisation or group of people who have proposed the project should be able to demonstrate a track record in the sort of activity for which the application is being made.
  • Applicants should be able to confirm that they have a venue booked for their production.
  • Applicants should be companies not individuals.

What projects are not eligible for a grant?

  • Projects that relate exclusively to music e.g. a song or a musical recital.
  • Dance which is not within a theatrical context.
  • Projects that are wholly concerned with drama training or education or the academic study of dramatic performance.
  • Amateur dramatic projects.
  • Administrative running costs of an organisation.
  • Individuals seeking funds for personal tuition.

Where do projects have to take place?

All projects must take place within the Greater London area.

What is the value of a grant?

Grants will normally be in the range of £250 - £2000. Applicants must specify the precise amount being requested. Please note that the Foundation receives more applications than available funds.

How often can a grant be received?

If an organisation has been awarded a grant they cannot make another application for two years.

Can I apply for a grant for my drama tuition?

We do not make any grants to individuals for training purposes outside of the Lilian Baylis Awards to students who are nominated by their drama school.

What is the deadline for applications?

Applications need to be made by the end of February for the Spring round of funding and the end of August for the Autumn round.

Please note that the project for which you are applying for a grant must take place AFTER the April or October meeting as the Trustees do not make retrospective grants.