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The Ryan Hudak LGBTQ+ Dramatic Writing Award

Online / Virtual
Opportunity type: Grant
Opportunity Disciplines: Playwriting/Screenwriting
Description

The Ryan Hudak LGBTQ+ Dramatic Writing Award is an annual $8,000 cash grant awarded to one (1) New York State-based playwright or screenwriter who self-identifies as LGBTQ+. The Award honors the life and work of Ryan Hudak. Ryan was a gay playwright, theater maker, filmmaker, and a valued member of NYFA’s staff who served on the executive and development teams. Tragically, Ryan passed away in May 2022 after a long battle with Leukemia at the age of 32. The Award is open to playwrights and screenwriters who live in New York State, including those who live within the five boroughs of New York City. 


Applicants will need to be practicing playwrights or screenwriters and be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to their creative practice and career. Applicants will be required to share a statement on how this Award will impact and catalyze their artistic work and practice. Applicants must self-identify as LGBTQ+. Only those who are at least 25 years of age and current New York State residents and have maintained residency for a minimum of 12 months by the application deadline will be considered. 



GRANT TIMELINE


Applications Open: Friday, April 25 at 10:00 AM ET  

Applications Close: Tuesday, June 17 at 5:00 PM ET*

Applicants Notified: Fall 2025


*Please note that the application form on Submittable will automatically close & stop accepting applications at this time.


How to apply

NYFA only accepts applications online via apply.nyfa.org/submit.


Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted and no exceptions will be made. We strongly recommend that applicants complete their applications in advance of the deadline to allow time for work samples to upload and to avoid potential technical problems. 


Applicants will receive an automatic response from Submittable once their application has been successfully received.


Before applying, please review the application guidelines.

Application Deadline

06/17/2025

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