In 2017, SETC established the Convention Grant program for U.S.-based, non-academic professional theatres that are not yet organizational members of SETC. The grant provides a one-year SETC membership and convention registration and a grant to assist theatres with lodging and related travel. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with meaningful professional and networking opportunities through SETC. SETC seeks a broad range of applicants for this program and invites professional theatres of all sizes from around the country to apply. Theatres may apply for one grant that supports up to four staff members attending the SETC Convention.
EligibilityProfessional theatres are eligible to apply to the SETC Convention Grant program if the organization meets the
following requirements:
- Are not current SETC Organizational Members
- Have not been SETC Organizational Members for at least two (2) years prior to application
- Are not primarily funded by a college or university
- Currently possess and have possessed 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status as defined by the IRS for at least two years
prior to applying for this grant
- Are not prior recipients of this grant
Benefits
Recipients are invited to participate in a range of activities during the SETC Convention. Please see setc.org for more information. Activities at the convention include:
• Spring Professional Auditions, to hire performers
• Theatre Job Fair, to hire designers, technicians, production and administrative staff
• Networking and social events*
• Workshops (over 300 )
• Keynote presentations and masterclasses*
• Access to Commercial Exhibits & Education Expo
• Access to festivals: Community Theatre, Theatre for Youth, High School Theatre, Ten-Minute Play and Fringe
Festival
• Arranged meetings with SETC mentors
*Grant does not include access to ticketed events.*
