Seed Grant & Development Program.
EL MUSICAL, supports the development of new Latiné musicals through seed funding, mentorship, rehearsal space, and industry visibility.
We are selecting four (4) projects for our 2026 Development Cohort.
Selected projects receive:
This is a development initiative — not a licensing agreement and not a production guarantee.
All rights remain fully with the authors.
To apply, your project must meet the following criteria:
✔ Creator Eligibility
✔ Project Eligibility
✔ Rights
Applicants must own or control underlying rights to the material.
If adapted from existing material, proof of rights must be provided upon request.
Please submit the following materials:
Include:
Brief bios (150 words max per person).
In 1 paragraph:
How would you use the $2,500 seed grant?
Examples:
Optional materials will not determine eligibility but may strengthen your application.
The review process is:
Round 1 – Administrative Review
Staff confirms eligibility and completeness.
Round 2 – Artistic Review
Selection Committee evaluates:
• Story & structure
• Musical voice
• Cultural authenticity
• Development potential
• Artistic excellence
Final Selection
Four projects will be selected.
Applicants not selected will be notified via email.
Due to volume, individual feedback cannot be provided.
Call Opens: February 2026
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
Public Announcement: May 30, 2026
Development period runs September 2026 – June 2027.
Dates subject to change.
Selected writers must:
Writers retain all rights to their work.
* Photos Used:
Banner: “I Like It Like That”, Pregones/PRTT (2016)
“La canción”, Repertorio Español (2017). Photo by Michael Palma Mir.
“La Gloria”, Teatro SEA (2015)
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