Foundation for Stage Managers Awards Fall 2025 Grants
Foundation for Stage Managers Announces Fall 2025 Grants – Two Grantees Selected
The Foundation for Stage Managers is pleased to announce the selection of two professional Stage Managers to receive monetary grants in the Foundation’s sixth grants cycle.
Grants have been awarded to:

Victoria Frank – for funding to attend LDI Stage Manager’s Academy in Las Vegas early December, 2025
Photo by John Burke
Suzi Kilbourne – for funding to attend and participate in the mentoring project USITT in Long Beach, March 2026

FSM’s mission is to support stage managers by providing funds for continuing career education and development, and for public events that enhance stage management skills.
The Foundation awards grants twice per year – a total of 22 small grants have been announced since its founding in 2022. The next grant cycle will take place in the spring of 2026.
To apply for a grant or to learn more about FSM, visit stagemanagersfoundation.com
To make a year-end 501(c)(3) donation supporting Stage Managers, please visit stagemanagersfoundation.com and click Donate now
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