2026 APPLICATION for AURAND HARRIS Theatre Grants & Individual Fellowships
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2025 HARRIS GRANT Application Open Wednesday, February 18, 2026 through 12 Noon ET *Monday, March 30. (SEE *Submit early)
Harris grants are named for and funded by the author royalties of Aurand Harris, one of the nation's most published and performed playwrights for children and youth. Harris (1916-1996) had a deep appreciation for artists, particularly playwrights, who devoted their careers to creating quality theatre for young audiences, and for theatres who produce work for children and youth.
Harris grants are named for and funded by the author royalties of Aurand Harris, one of the nation's most published and performed playwrights for children and youth. Harris (1916-1996) had a deep appreciation for artists, particularly playwrights, who devoted their careers to creating quality theatre for young audiences, and for theatres who produce work for children and youth.
Who may apply: Aurand Harris Grants are intended for established and IRS certified not-for-profit theatres with annual budgets under $1M..
How to apply: 2026 HARRIS GRANTS & Fellowships online Application Period - February 18, 2026 - Closes *Monday, March 30 at Noon ET. (Review 2026 Grant Guidelines.)
*Submit early: Due to the volume of submissions, only the first 100 completed Harris Grant Applications and first 20 completed Harris Fellowship Applications will be reviewed.
2026 Harris Grants & Fellowships will fund projects slated to take place between June 1, 2026 and May 31, 2027.
If you have any questions when filling out the application, you may email ctfaharrisgrant@gmail.com