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Presenter's Grants (Jim Henson Foundation)
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Presenter's Grants (Jim Henson Foundation)

Jim Henson Foundation

April 15, 2026New York City, USA

This grant supports New York City-based organizations and venues in presenting new contemporary puppet theatre, with the majority of funds directly benefiting the artists. It is ideal for established venues with a strong track record in puppetry, and indirectly for puppeteers seeking high-profile presentation in NYC. The 'invitation only' nature makes it highly selective and underscores the imp...

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Funding for performance fees and services that directly benefit the artists.

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Open to organizations and theatrical venues physically located in New York City that possess a demonstrable history of staging new contemporary puppet theatre. This grant is strictly by invitation only. The work presented must be of exceptionally high caliber, fully supported by the theater for a minimum run of four performances, and represent excellence in contemporary puppet theater.

Dates & details

Deadline
Full applications for shows occurring in summer and fall of 2026. Invitations finalized by March 25…
Programme dates
Shows occurring in summer and fall of 2026.
Duration
Not specified (depends on performance run)
Language
English (implied)
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$5,000-$10,000
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Free

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