The Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation was a foundation started in 1997 by the family and friends of
Jonathan Larson, composer of the musical ''
Rent''. From 1997 to 2008, the foundation awarded grants to
musical theatre composers,
lyricist
A lyricist is a songwriter who writes lyrics (the spoken words), as opposed to a composer, who writes the song's music which may include but not limited to the melody, harmony, arrangement and accompaniment.
Royalties
A lyricist's income de ...
s and book writers. Following the 2008 grants, the program was shifted to the
American Theatre Wing
The American Theatre Wing (the Wing for short) is a New York City–based non-profit organization "dedicated to supporting excellence and education in theatre", according to its mission statement. Originally known as the Stage Women's War Relief ...
, where it continues as th
Jonathan Larson Grants
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Jonathan Larson Grants
Arts foundations based in the United States
Arts organizations established in 1997
1997 establishments in the United States
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