Funder: The George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation

Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Full application) | November 15, 2026 (Letters of recommendation)

Funding Amounts: $40,000 per fellowship; 14 fellowships awarded; funds available July 1, 2027; funds may be used anytime within four years.

Summary: Supports early mid-career creative and scholarly projects in writing for performance, choreography, and theatre, dance, and performance studies.

Key Information: Applicants must be living and working in the U.S. or territories and be early mid-career; two letters of recommendation required.