

OPENED THURSDAY, APRIL 13
Stagetime Career Advancement Grants
It's no secret that a career in the performing arts can be not only challenging, but expensive.
To address these disproportionate financial barriers, Stagetime will be awarding up to $2,000 per month in Career Advancement Grants to performing arts professionals within the Stagetime community. These funds can be used toward any career-advancing projects or purposes.
Application Requirements
Applications are reviewed every Wednesday and grants will be awarded weekly. Grants may be used for approved expenses within 6 months of being selected for an award. If you are not already a Stagetime member, you will have an opportunity to join during the application process (it’s free!), which takes about 3 minutes.
Your application will be under consideration for 3 months from your submission date. You may re-submit for the same or new projects at any point, and only your most recent application will be considered.
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Grants are available to members of the Stagetime community, and applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
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Your Stagetime profile will comprise the majority of your application. The following profile content is required for consideration:
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Profile photo
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Education and/or experience
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Full biography
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At least one of the following: schedule, media, or resume
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At least 5 connections (if you can't find enough connections in your network, refer a friend or connect with Stagetime team members whose profiles we've shared in the application)
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Awardees will be notified via email and announced on our Instagram and Facebook pages.
Tips for applying & things we like to fund
Tips for applying
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Our primary project target is $100-$500, though we will consider anything under $2,000
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If you are applying for a larger amount, we recommend applying with other project collaborators; you can denote this on your application
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Double-check that you (and your collaborators) have met the Stagetime profile requirements outlined above
Projects we're especially interested in funding
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Collaborative projects involving multiple Stagetime members
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Recording projects; hiring collaborators for a session or performance
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Professional administrative development: conference attendance, industry certifications, continuing education
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Professional artistic development: audition expenses, self-production expenses
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Small business support: companies with 5 or fewer full-time employees, collectives, and small ensembles
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Any other career-advancing project or purpose, as proposed in application