Jonathan Larson Grants
American Theatre Wing · Direct application
Eligibility
About this scholarship
The American Theatre Wing's Jonathan Larson Grants honor the composer of RENT by investing in emerging musical theatre writers early in their careers. Composers, lyricists, and librettists may apply as individuals or as collaborative teams of up to three; each applicant may appear on only one application per cycle.
Recipients receive an unrestricted cash grant of $10,000 each, plus additional support such as residencies, concerts, and recording grants, to further their creative work in musical theatre.
Applications are submitted online through the American Theatre Wing each summer and include samples of the applicant's musical theatre writing. The 2026 cycle is open now with a deadline of Friday, September 4, 2026.