Onondaga County - General Operating Support

The General Operating Support Program is made possible by the County of Onondaga and administered by CNY Arts to provide grant funding for arts and cultural projects, programs, and services for the benefit of the residents and visitors of Onondaga County. Donor Name: CNY Arts State: New York County: Onondaga County (NY) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/18/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The program also recognizes the important role the arts play as an economic driver and keeping Onondaga County an attractive place to live, work, and play. The County has historically funded several mid-sized arts organizations and larger cultural institutions. General Support represents an investment by Onondaga County in an organization’s primary vision and ongoing work. General support seeks to reward exemplary practice in all areas of administration, finance, programming, and other organizational activities. General Support is awarded on an annual basis. Funding Tiers General Operating Support grants are generally granted to Tier One & Two organizations. Tier One Qualifications – Cultural Institutions Annual budget $800,000 & up Established 10 years Full time director Board of Directors Year-round operation Annual audit prepared by independent CPA (for organizations with budgets of over $1,000,000) Financial Review Report prepared by an independent CPA (for organizations with budgets under $1,000,000) Historically funded by Onondaga County Own or operate a venue Tier Two Qualifications – Midsize Agencies Annual Budget $250,000 $799,999 for three fiscal years prior to applying Established 5 years Board of directors Financial Review Report prepared by an independent CPA Historically funded by Onondaga County Year-round operation Tier Three Qualifications – Smaller & New Agencies Annual Budget $25,000 – $249,999 Established 3 years Board of directors Public component of work, including but not limited to performance, exhibition, arts education, or public discourse. Organizations that meet the criteria of Tier One or Two but are not historically funded by Onondaga County Project Period January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 Eligibility Criteria In order to be eligible, the following criteria must be met: Arts and culture is a part of agency mission or represents a significant portion of agency activities Have capacity to report on financial status and attendance on an annual basis or upon request Have principal office in Onondaga County Conduct the majority of its activities in New York State and primarily benefit residents of Onondaga County Are designated as a 501(c)(3) Have capacity to utilize funds within the grant year Have non-discrimination policy in effect Must operate in accordance with guidelines for Onondaga County agencies, New York State nonprofit agencies, and 501(c)(3) agencies For more information, visit CNY Arts. Related Posts:Tier Three Project Support Program - New YorkGrants for Regional Arts and Culture Engagement…ACE: Expanding the Best Available EvidenceApplications open for Creative Opportunity Fund – New YorkSubmit Applications for Community Fund Grant Program…New York: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation Arts &…The Wellik Foundation Grant Program (Arizona)Worcester Arts Council Grant Program 2025 (Massachusetts)Apply now for ALBA/Puffin Human Rights Award 2025The Neal Peirce Foundation Journalism Travel Grant ProgramEPA: Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach Grant ProgramDOE-EM Minority Serving Institutions Partnership ProgramTRANSFORM Business Grant to support EntrepreneursApply now for the Chapman Prize 2024The Generator Fund to support Visual Arts Projects…Fidelis Care Rural Health Grant Program 2024 – New YorkFemale Founder World Grant for Small BusinessesApply now for Heinz Black Kitchen InitiativeONDCP: Emergency Department Substance Use…USDA/NIFA: Community Food Projects Competitive Grant ProgramApplications open for SCIP Fellowship 2025