1/52 Project Grant

The 1/52 Project, founded by scenic designer Beowulf Boritt, awards stipends of up to $17,500 to theatrical designers from historically excluded groups, funded by Broadway designers who donate one week of additional weekly compensation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or visa holders with at least three years of professional design experience and not currently enrolled in training programs; an independent panel of designers selects finalists for recommendation letters and Zoom interviews. The 2026 cycle accepted applications February 1 to March 15, with recipients notified by Labor Day.

Early-career designers from historically excluded groups (all women considered included) with a minimum of three years of professional design work; US citizens/permanent residents or employment-based visa holders; not currently enrolled in a training program. Financial need is a criterion.

Founded by Beowulf Boritt; funded by Broadway designers donating one week of additional weekly compensation. 2026 cycle: applications Feb 1 - Mar 15; recipients notified by Labor Day. Tony Honors and Obie Award recipient; 35 designers funded to date. Nationwide pool.