The Ryan Hudak LGBTQ+ Dramatic Writing Award
The Ryan Hudak LGBTQ+ Dramatic Writing Award from NYFA honors completed, original dramatic works by LGBTQ+ playwrights and screenwriters in New York State.
Funder: New York Foundation for The Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected) | June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected) | June 2025 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $8,000 cash grant; one award annually; funds are unrestricted and not tied to a specific project.
Summary: Annual award supporting outstanding dramatic writing by LGBTQ+ playwrights and screenwriters residing in New York State.
Key Information: For New York State-based LGBTQ+ artists only; applicants must submit completed dramatic works, not project proposals.
Description
This annual award, administered by the New York Foundation for The Arts (NYFA), honors the legacy of Ryan Hudak by supporting the creative work of LGBTQ+ playwrights and screenwriters based in New York State. The grant recognizes completed bodies of dramatic writing that demonstrate originality, artistic merit, and innovation, aiming to uplift diverse LGBTQ+ voices in the dramatic arts. The award is not a project grant; recipients are selected based on the quality and impact of their completed works.
