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New York Arts Grants

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NYSCA Support for Organizations Grant 2026
$49,500
New York State Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to arts and cultural organizations in New York State for their operating and programming expenses, emphasizing diversity, equity, and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Foundation Competitive Grants
$75,000
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Western New York to support community-driven projects that address local needs and align with the Foundation's strategic goals.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Oliver G. & Sarah Sloan Bauman Fund for the Arts
$62,000
Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Western New York that promote and preserve traditional classical ballet and opera performances, ensuring these art forms remain accessible to future generations.

Education
Nonprofits
NYSCA Reserve Fund Grants
$75,000
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in New York State to help them build reserve funds for greater financial stability and sustainability.

Arts
Nonprofits
Curatorial Fellowship
$4,000
The Bronx Council on the Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This fellowship provides a paid opportunity for emerging curators in the Bronx to gain hands-on experience in organizing exhibitions that explore the role of art in social and political activism.

Arts
Individuals
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert F. Schumann Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Agricultural Fairgrounds Advertising, Promotion, and Education Program
$10,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding program provides $10,000 to agricultural and horticultural organizations and county extension services that host annual fairs, aiming to boost public engagement and awareness of agriculture and domestic arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Jadin Wong Fellowship in Dance
$7,500
Asian American Arts Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This fellowship provides financial support and professional development opportunities for an emerging Asian American dance artist in New York City to enhance their artistic career and community engagement.

Community Development
Individuals
Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Grant
$500,000
Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations dedicated to preserving and promoting the historical and cultural heritage of New York State, particularly through projects related to restoration, education, and collections care.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Onondaga County Small Festivals Fund
$7,500
CNY Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Onondaga County to create and enhance small-scale arts and cultural festivals that engage and benefit their local communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
AIANY Community-Centered Design Grant
$35,000
AIA New York
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides $35,000 to support a design project in New York City that actively engages and empowers community members throughout the entire design and construction process, ensuring their voices shape public spaces.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Schuyler County Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 4, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Schuyler County for innovative projects that benefit the community, promote diversity, and protect the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Creative Equations Fund
$10,000
Brooklyn Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Brooklyn-based artists, small arts organizations, cultural entrepreneurs, and researchers dedicated to social justice and community impact through the arts.

Arts
Individuals
2025 Toursim Grants (3% Bed Tax)
$20,000
Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This grant provides funding to municipalities and organizations in Chautauqua County to develop tourism initiatives that enhance marketing, events, and attractions, requiring a matching contribution from recipients.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Niskayuna Community Foundation Grant
$2,000
Niskayuna Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $2,000 for projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Niskayuna through initiatives in health, arts, community development, conservation, and recreation.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
Arts Access Grant
$5,000
New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (Greater New York Arts Development Fund)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations and artist collectives in Queens, New York, to create accessible public arts and cultural programs that engage local audiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Ryan Hudak LGBTQ+ Dramatic Writing Award
$8,000
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to LGBTQ+ playwrights and screenwriters residing in New York State to help advance their artistic careers.

Arts
Individuals
New York Main Street Program
$500,000
New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding and support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in New York State for revitalizing underutilized downtown areas and improving the economic sustainability of mixed-use commercial districts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Manhattan Community Awards Program 2026
$10,000
New York Department of Education (DOE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This program provides funding for small-scale community projects in Manhattan that address local needs in areas such as education, climate resilience, anti-gun violence, and composting.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Artโ€™s Potential Generator Fund
$10,000
Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to individual artists and artist-led groups in Erie and Niagara Counties, New York, to support innovative visual arts projects that foster community engagement and sustainable artistic initiatives.

Arts
Individuals