The Ontario Arts Foundation (OAF) and the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) are delighted to announce the launch of the Ray Ferris Innovation and Sustainability Grant, recognizing advances in theatrical design and the promotion of environmental sustainability in live theatre.

Toronto based theatre companies are eligible to apply for this annual $25,000 grant early next year by submitting a proposal demonstrating improved sustainability practices for an upcoming production. Advances can be considered, but not limited to, the creation of unique methods of delivering a narrative in live theatre; the development of new and sustainable processes in the construction and striking of a live theatre production; and transforming non-traditional or underused spaces into theatrical venues.

Application and Selection Process
The Ontario Arts Foundation manages the endowment that funds the award. The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts is responsible for the selection process and will convene a jury to review applications and make deliberations.

The grant is open to application in the spring and the grant will be announced at the Dora Awards nominee press conference each year in May. For more information visit : https://tapa.ca/programs/funding/ray-ferris-grant/.

Grant:  $25,000

News Releases
Announcing the Ray Ferris Innovation and Sustainability Grant   November 28, 2022
Native Earth Performing Arts is presented with the inaugural Ray Ferris Innovation and Sustainability Grant  June 28, 2023
Common Boots Theatre and Bad New Days are presented with the annual Ray Ferris Innovation and Sustainability Grant  May 28, 2024