[New York Foundation for The Arts](https://www.nyfa.org)

June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

$8,000 cash award; one recipient per cycle; single-year support.

Annual support for outstanding LGBTQ+ playwrights and screenwriters based in New York State.

For New York State residents (including NYC) who self-identify as LGBTQ+ and are at least 25 years old.

--- ## Description This annual award, administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), honors the legacy of Ryan Hudak by recognizing and supporting the creative work of LGBTQ+ playwrights and screenwriters residing in New York State. The program is designed to celebrate artistic merit, originality, and clarity of vision, providing unrestricted financial support to one artist each cycle. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed works that showcase their unique voice and storytelling ability. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - $8,000 cash award to one recipient per cycle. - Award is unrestricted and intended to support the artist’s creative practice. - Single-year support; not renewable. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - Be a playwright or screenwriter (accepted forms: stageplays, screenplays, teleplays, libretti, radio plays, audio dramas). - Self-identify as LGBTQ+. - Be a current full-time resident of New York State (including NYC) for at least 12 months prior to the application deadline. - Be at least 25 years old at the time the application closes. - Not be enrolled in a degree-seeking program of any kind. - May have received other NYFA grants/fellowships, but not this award previously. - Cannot be a NYFA employee, Board member, Artists’ Advisory Committee member, or immediate family thereof. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via [Submittable](https://apply.nyfa.org/submit). - Required materials include: - One manuscript (up to 20 pages, plus title page; PDF format, English, 12-point font, double-spaced or script format). - Synopsis (required, 250 words max). - Optional character sheet (250 words max). - Artist statement (required, 250 words max). - Impact statement (required, 250 words max). - All materials must adhere to formatting and content guidelines. - Only completed works are accepted (not proposals). - Review process includes peer panel assessment based on artistic merit, potential impact, and clarity of supporting statements. --- ## Additional Information - The award is not a project grant; funds are unrestricted and do not need to be used for a specific project. - Notification of results is typically in the fall following the deadline. - Accessibility and application assistance are available upon request (see contact section). - Past recipients of this specific award are not eligible to reapply. --- ## External Links - [Program page and guidelines](https://www.nyfa.org/awards-grants/the-ryan-hudak-lgbtq-dramatic-writing-award) - [Application portal (Submittable)](https://apply.nyfa.org/submit) - [Application guidelines PDF](https://www.nyfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PDF_-2024-RHA-Guidelines.pdf) - [NYFA Contact page](https://www.nyfa.org/contact/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.nyfa.org/awards-grants/the-ryan-hudak-lgbtq-dramatic-writing-award/#faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |----------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | General & Application Help | [apply@nyfa.org](mailto:apply@nyfa.org) \| (212) 366-6900 (Ext. 252) | | Mailing Address | New York Foundation for the Arts, 29 W. 38th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10018 | | Office Hours | Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM ET | | Online Contact Form | [NYFA Contact](https://www.nyfa.org/contact/) |

The Ryan Hudak LGBTQ+ Dramatic Writing Award

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