The Paul Green Foundation Grant
Supports nonprofit projects in dramatic arts and literature that advance human rights and reflect the legacy of playwright and activist Paul Green.
Funder: Triangle Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (annual submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500–$2,500 per award; grants are for one year, announced by November for use in the next calendar year.
Summary: 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.
