USITT-Grants

Organization: United States Institute for Theatre Technology

USITT Grants are funded in amounts up to $10,000 and are intended to support specific projects in design and/or technology. Applications are due mid January of each funding year. No later than 15 months after receipt of a USITT Project Grant, a written report must be submitted to the USITT Office for review by the Grants & Fellowships Committee. USITT funds projects which: Seek new knowledge through experimentation, research, or the collection of resources that will promote research; Demonstrate originality, creativity, and innovation; Improve or enhance contemporary approaches to design and/or technology; Result in direct presentation, demonstration, or publication to USITT member. These projects can be in areas such as: architecture costume design and technology engineering lighting; management scene design sound/acoustics special effects technical production Computer applications for use in theatrical design and technology, planning and preparation for relevant exhibitions, historical perspectives, and education-based as well as interdisciplinary projects are possible candidates for funding.