Princess Grace Foundation-USA
$15,000 unrestricted cash grant paid directly to the artist
The Princess Grace Awards, given by the Princess Grace Foundation-USA, support and elevate extraordinary early-career artists in theater, dance and film through substantial grants and ongoing career support. Theater awards cover directing, design, playwriting and performance, with candidates nominated by theater companies or institutions in a two-round process (Round 1 due February 2, invited Round 2 due May 1). The 2026 cycle produced 18 winners and 11 honoraria across disciplines; information on the 2027 cycle will be posted in autumn.
US-based artists with permanent work authorization; must be nominated by a non-profit university, theater company, media arts center, or a prior Princess Grace Award winner (no self-nominations). Theater panel reviews designers (set, costume, lighting, sound, projection) alongside directors and performers. Playwrights apply separately via New Dramatists.
Two-round process: nomination/Round 1 due Feb 2; invited Round 2 due May 1. 2026 cycle closed; 2027 info posted in autumn. 2026 winners included a scenic designer. | One of the few national awards that routinely funds emerging actors (via theatre-company nomination). | 2026 cycle awarded 18 winners and 11 honoraria across theater, dance, and film. Also offers Dance/Choreography awards for choreographers (nominated via dance companies). | 2026-27 recipient: Madison Fiedler. Winning script added to New Dramatists library.
The Princess Grace Artist Fellowship, available exclusively to Princess Grace Award winners and honoraria recipients, will pair direct financial support with participation in SPA’s innovative and artist-centered coaching program.
Metropolitan's 2020 Variations/Collaborations performance includes two world premieres by Princess Grace Foundation- USA award winners, Jenelle Figgins and Tommie-Waheed Evans.
The Princess Grace Foundation- USA, founded by Prince Rainier III of Monaco to honor his wife Princess Grace Kelly, announced today that Brisa Trinchero, a two-time Tony Award winning Broadway producer and successful entrepreneur and business development expert will become the CEO of the Foundatio
American Ballet Theatre Soloist Catherine Hurlin is the recipient of a 2018 Princess Grace Award (Barbara & John Lehman Dance Award).
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) has announced the winners of the 2018 Princess Grace Awards.
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