[Triangle Community Foundation](https://trianglecf.org)

October 1, 2026 (annual submission deadline)

$500–$2,500 per award; grants are for one year, announced by November for use in the next calendar year.

Supports nonprofit projects advancing human rights, dramatic arts, and literary initiatives that embody the legacy and values of Paul Green.

--- ## Description This grant supports nonprofit organizations undertaking dramatic productions, programs, or publications that reflect the life’s work and values of Paul Green—an acclaimed playwright, humanitarian, and civil rights activist. The Foundation’s mission is to advance human rights, promote Green’s literary legacy, and encourage dramatic art, especially symphonic outdoor drama. Projects should focus on upholding basic human rights, racial equality, and/or the dramatic and literary arts, with particular interest in proposals that combine these elements or use art to illuminate human rights issues. The grant honors Paul Green's legacy as a champion for social justice and innovative theater. --- ## Due Dates - October 1, 2026: Annual submission deadline (full application due — postmark or email submission by this date) - Grants are announced by November for use in the following calendar year. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical awards range from **$500 to $2,500**. - Grants are for one year and are intended to help organizations leverage additional support for their projects. - Funding is modest and competitive. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be **501(c)(3) charitable organizations** based in North Carolina. (Some exceptions may be made for organizations in other states.) - Projects must align with the values and legacy of Paul Green, centering on the arts, human rights, and/or racial equity. - Both long-term and short-term projects are eligible. - Proposals that combine artistic work with human rights or racial justice themes are especially encouraged. --- ## Application Process - **Submission method:** By email only, sent to [paulgreenfdn@gmail.com](mailto:paulgreenfdn@gmail.com) - **Required materials:** - One-page cover letter on organizational letterhead stating the project title, description, and grant amount requested (not counted in page limit) - Organization’s tax-exempt I.D. letter (or that of a fiscal agent) - Up to six pages (12-point font) describing: - Project description and alignment with Foundation criteria - Project timetable - Project budget (expenses and sources of income) - List of board of directors and staff - If awarded, recipients must sign a memorandum of understanding and submit a brief report on project outcomes within the calendar year. --- ## Additional Information - The number and diversity of populations served, as well as community outreach and impact, are important considerations. - Grants are typically announced by November. - Projects should be planned for the calendar year following the application deadline. --- ## External Links - [Paul Green Foundation Grants Page](https://paulgreen.org/grants.html) - [Triangle Community Foundation: Paul Green Foundation Grant](https://trianglecf.org/award/the-paul-green-foundation) - [Paul Green Foundation Main Site](https://paulgreen.org) - [Application Instructions](https://paulgreenfdn.org/apply.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [Triangle Community Foundation Contact Page](https://trianglecf.org/contact/) | | Grant Submission Email | [paulgreenfdn@gmail.com](mailto:paulgreenfdn@gmail.com) | | Phone | (919) 474-8370 |

The Paul Green Foundation Grant

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