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New York Arts Grants

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

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

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
The Little Venue That Could Grant Program 2025
$20,000
IndieSpace
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2025

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This program provides financial support and professional development to small indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary performance venues in New York City that struggle with funding due to their size and unique operational structures.

Arts
Nonprofits
Dutchess After-School Program Grant in New York
$10,000
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Dutchess County, New York, that offer established after-school programs focused on academic and enrichment activities for youth.

Youth
Nonprofits
Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund Grants
$3,000
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Dutchess County, New York, focusing on enhancing arts, culture, and education, particularly for youth and seniors.

Arts
Nonprofits
RACF Brockport Arts Fund in New York
$2,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation (RACF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Brockport area for projects that promote performing arts events and public art installations, enhancing the community's cultural landscape.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Grants
$15,000
Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation (NCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in northern Chautauqua, New York, to implement community-focused projects that address local needs and promote long-term transformation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Make a Difference Grants 2025
$5,000
Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Orange, Sullivan, and Rockland Counties, New York, to create arts and humanities programs that benefit underserved children and seniors.

Arts
Nonprofits
Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation Grant
$500,000
Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

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
Latino Giving Circle Initiative
$5,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support programs and services designed by and for the Latino community in the greater Rochester, New York area, addressing various social, educational, and economic challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
2025 NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Program
$7,500
New York State Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2025

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance for the professional conservation of historically and culturally significant objects held by nonprofit museums and cultural organizations in New York State, with a focus on promoting diversity and inclusion.

Arts
Nonprofits
iCAP Program
$10,000
Western New York Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations focused on food systems, arts and culture, or rural communities, helping them strengthen their internal capacity and effectiveness through a structured assessment and development process.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Rock Charitable Fund 2025
$125,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects in St. Lawrence County that focus on preserving historical sites, supporting places of worship, and aiding military veterans.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Clifton-Fine Community Fund
$6,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Northern New York for projects that improve community well-being across various sectors, including health, education, arts, and environmental conservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
John and Dorotha VanNess Family Fund 2025
$25,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in the greater Potsdam area through various community-focused projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Northern New York Community Foundation General Grant
Contact for amount
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Northern New York through projects in health, education, arts, community development, and more.

Community Development
Nonprofits
New Lewis County Historic Preservation Fund Grant
$100,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and churches in Lewis County, New York, to preserve and restore historically significant buildings while maintaining their original character.

Community Development
Nonprofits
New York City Musicians
$20,000
CafΓ© Royal Cultural Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to New York City-based musicians for producing audio recordings, covering costs like studio time, mixing, and mastering.

Arts
Individuals
2025 FST StudioProjects Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Frederieke Sanders Taylor
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to professional visual artists in New York City to help cover their studio rent, fostering a vibrant local art community.

Arts
Individuals
Artist as Entrepreneur Program 2025
Contact for amount
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides professional development opportunities for New York City-based artists across all disciplines, with a focus on supporting underrepresented communities, to enhance their careers through essential skills and personalized action plans.

Arts
Individuals
2026 Support for Sponsored Organizations Grant
$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 unincorporated arts groups and programs within larger organizations in New York State that serve underrepresented communities and need a fiscal sponsor to apply.

Arts
Nonprofits