The George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation Fellowship
The Howard Foundation Fellowship supports early mid-career artists and scholars with time and funding to create new work in Writing for Performance, Choreography, and Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies for 2026/2027.
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Funder: The George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Full application deadline) | November 2, 2026 (Portal closing for time zones)
Funding Amounts: $40,000 per fellowship; 10 fellowships awarded annually; funding is for one academic year.
Summary: Supports early mid-career artists and scholars with time and funding to advance independent projects in selected rotating fields.
Key Information: 2026/2027 cycle fields: Writing for Performance, Choreography, Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies.
Description
The George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation Fellowship provides substantial support to early mid-career artists and scholars, enabling them to dedicate significant time to independent work in selected fields. The fellowship is awarded annually, with ten recipients each receiving $40,000 for one academic year. The program’s aim is to foster the development of new work and future leaders in creative and scholarly disciplines. Each year, eligible fields rotate; for the 2026/2027 cycle, fellowships are available in Writing for Performance, Choreography, and Theatre, Dance & Performance Studies. The fellowship is not intended for publication subsidies, equipment purchases, exhibit preparation, or institutional program support.
