All schools are eligible to apply, however, a higher percentage of funding is allocated for Title 1 schools.

Eligibility for applicants includes:

1. School must complete application and submit photos.
2. School must demonstrate financial need and must include demographic data including Title 1 status and % BIPOC enrollment.
3. School must describe current program finances, loss of projected income and effect on program budget.
4. For $500 Troupe Dues grant: School must be a public/private middle-school or high school and may or may not be a current member of the International Thespian Society.
5. For $1000 Program Assist grant: School must be a public/private middle-school or high school with a Thespian troupe.