The Ryan Hudak LGBTQ+ Dramatic Writing Award
This award supports LGBTQ+ playwrights and screenwriters in New York State by recognizing originality and artistic merit in dramatic writing, honoring the legacy of Ryan Hudak.
Funder: New York Foundation for The Arts
Due Dates: June 16, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $8,000 cash grant | One recipient | One-time award
Summary: Supports New York State-based LGBTQ+ playwrights and screenwriters by recognizing creativity and originality in dramatic writing.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via Submittable by 5:00 PM ET on the deadline; late or incomplete applications are not accepted.
Description
This award honors the legacy of Ryan Hudak, a playwright, theater maker, filmmaker, and former NYFA staff member, by providing meaningful support to LGBTQ+ dramatic writers in New York State. The program is designed to celebrate originality, creativity, and artistic merit in dramatic writing, and aims to foster the careers of LGBTQ+ playwrights and screenwriters by recognizing their contributions to theater and screen. The award is not project-specific; it supports the artist’s overall practice and vision as demonstrated through completed works.
