NYC Theatre Greening Grants
The Broadway Green Alliance’s NYC Theatre Greening Grants are designed to spark bold, creative action toward a more sustainable theatre community. These microgrants (up to $750) support innovative, environmentally friendly projects led by Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway, and independent theatres, companies, or artists based in New York City. Whether you're launching a new green initiative or building on recent sustainability upgrades, these grants aim to help turn your ideas into lasting change. The grants awarded prioritize new, forward-thinking efforts that offer long-term environmental impact and will inspire change across the industry. These grants are offered annually, with applications opening in the spring and closing in the summer. Applications for our 2025 application cycle are now closed. Please check back in Spring 2026 for future funding opportunities.
Sustainable Spotlight
We’re proud to have awarded over $45,000 to green theatre initiatives across New York City—empowering artists to reimagine sustainability through bold, creative action.
Funding from our NYC Theatre Greening Grants made these two unforgettable projects possible:
At The Tank NYC, artists went off the grid for DarkFest and celebrated zero waste at TrashFest—two summer staples powered by innovation and sustainability.
“This program is unique and important. Encouraging green theater-making is crucial as environmental issues rise to the forefront of both politics and everyday life.”- Meghan Finn, Artistic Director of The Tank
Meanwhile, Artichoke Dance Company turned beach debris into art, creating an installation that dazzled 500,000 parade goers and won the Judges’ Choice award at the Mermaid Parade.
Case Studies from Past Recipients
A.R.T./New York's Green Lighting Upgrade
A.R.T./New York used a 2017 NYC Theatre Greening Grant to install energy-saving lighting at its South Oxford Space, advancing its commitment to sustainability.
AfterWork Theater: Greening Shrek
AfterWork Theater used its 2022 NYC Theatre Greening Grant to spark more sustainable, impactful, and engaging theatre-making practices in costuming, props, and sound.
Anonymous Ensemble: Body of Land
Anonymous Ensemble used their 2023 NYC Theatre Greening Grant to power sound and lighting equipment rehearsals with solar energy, prioritizing sustainability in their production of Body of Land.
Flux Theatre Ensemble: Climate Action Designer
Flux Theatre Ensemble used its 2022 NYC Theatre Greening Grant to pioneer a Climate Action Designer role for Metra, partnering with Jem Pickard to integrate climate themes into every stage of production.
General Mischief Dance Theatre: Costumes, Cleanups, & Climate Action
General Mischief Dance Theatre used its 2018 NYC Theatre Greening Grant to support recycled costumes by Olga Ferreira and nourish community efforts at their park cleanup.
The Tank: DarkFest
The Tank’s 2018 NYC Theatre Greening Grant sparked DarkFest, a bold series redefining sustainable performance with minimal energy use. Artists showcased innovative works lit by lamps, flashlights, glow sticks, or no electricity at all.