The Shubert Foundation focuses on providing unrestricted funding to not-for-profit theatres and dance companies, making it the nation’s largest funder in this dedicated area.
The grant program primarily targets not-for-profit, professional theatres in the U.S., offering them general operating support grants. These grants are awarded based on a comprehensive evaluation of the theatre's operations, artistic contributions, service to the community, fiscal responsibility, and dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The funding criteria include records of artistic achievement and developing new work, commitment to underserved audiences and underrepresented voices, fiscal responsibility, and the organization's ability to generate income. This holistic approach to support aims to foster artistic growth, community engagement, and organizational sustainability.