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Non-Profit Community Theatre Grant?

by beccabourland, Window Shopper

  • Created: February 15, 2013, 10:25 am
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I am trying to start a non-profit community theatre in my town, but there are no suitable buildings near by. I would need the funds to build a building before getting started. I have been involved in theatre since I was 2 years old and was a theatre manager at a large 1500 seat theatre for 2 years in NC. I believe I have the perfect recipe for success in this small town, but need the funds to get started. Are there any grants available for non-profit and/or community theatre? Thank you for any advice. Rebecca Bourland
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BizResearcher | Window Shopper | 2/19/2013 - 11:57 am

You might contact your state arts commission. Assuming you have secured
non-profit status from the IRS, they often have grants for arts-related
programs, though most are for smaller amounts, not enough to build a
building. Have you considered starting your theater by holding performances
in the auditorium at a school or another facility in your community? Once you
build public awareness, you can begin soliciting donations to build the
theater.

kmurray | Community Moderator | 2/15/2013 - 2:33 pm

Federal grants are typically aimed at specific industries and targeted causes identified by the government, such as scientific and medical research, conservation efforts, and so on. Check out this blog for more information. But other options, like loans, may be available to help. You may also want to consider the increasingly popular idea of crowdfunding or peer-to-peer lending. Good luck!