The goals of the Fox Foundation Resident Actor Fellowships are to further an actor’s artistic and professional development and to deepen and enrich his/her relationship with a not-for-profit theatre. The Exceptional Merit award is $15,000 (with an additional $10,000 available to relieve student loan debt) and supports actors who are established in their careers as working professionals with 10 years or more of professional experience. The Distinguished Achievement award is $25,000 and supports actors with 20 years or more of experience who have amassed a substantial body of work. Recipients are awarded grants to allow them to look for opportunities for continued growth and sustain the longevity of their careers.