To support personnel expenses in response to and recovery from the covid-19 pandemic

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded a $150,000 Project Grant to the National Black Theatre Workshop Inc. from January 1, 2022 to July 31, 2023 under the Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals program (CFDA 45.024).

The grant will support personnel expenses to assist the organization in responding to and recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals program aims to support opportunities for all people to participate in the arts and arts education, integrate the arts with strategies that promote well-being and community resilience, and build capacity and infrastructure within the arts sector. The funding will allow the National Black Theatre Workshop Inc. to cover staffing needs as it works to continue serving its community in light of challenges from the pandemic.