The 1/52 Project Announces Fourth Year of Financial Grant Program

	Winners from the 2024 reception

The application process is open for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by scenic designer Beowulf Boritt and a group of Broadway designers.

The program provides financial support to early career designers from historically excluded groups to diversify and strengthen the theatre design community. It is primarily funded by designers with shows running on Broadway who are encouraged to donate one week every year of their weekly royalties to this fund.

"As we embark on our fourth year, I'm overwhelmed by the generosity of the theatre community, both individuals and businesses, who have funded these grants," Boritt says. "Getting to know the brilliant recipients of the grants and watching them begin to reshape theatre design has been an extraordinary honor, and I look forward to seeing what they'll do for many years to come."

Candidates of diverse backgrounds representing the full spectrum of theatrical activity, including those who have worked in non-traditional venues, are encouraged to apply to this program. The 1/52 Project considers all women as part of a historically excluded group. Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or hold employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas at the time of application. Candidates must have designed professionally for a minimum of three years. Candidates enrolled in, or on leave from, university or conservatory training program periods are not eligible.

Applicants will be chosen based on talent, creativity, innovation, financial need, and potential for future excellence in the professional theatrical field.

To apply, please visit: www.oneeveryfiftytwo.org/apply.

The deadline for submissions is March 15. Semifinalists will be notified by early May. Recipients will be notified after Labor Day.

The 1/52 Project was awarded a 2024 Obie Award Theatre Grant for their work in helping to change the face of theatre.

The 1/52 Project has given out $350,000 in grants in the past three years to 21 early career set, costume, lighting, sound, projections, hair, and makeup designers. Last year, the project invited businesses from the Broadway community to participate as community partners with a matching grant challenge of $7,500. Those responding included Christie Lites, 4Wall Entertainment, Hudson Scenic Studios, Global Scenic Services, The John Gore Organization, Masque Sound, PRG, Proof Productions, and ShowMotion Inc. For the 2025 season, Masque Sound, Proof Productions, PRG, and The Rockwell Group have all made generous donations.

The 1/52 Project works with Players Philanthropy Foundation as their Fiscal Sponsor. Anyone is welcome to make a tax-deductible contribution at: www.oneeveryfiftytwo.org/contribute .