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New York Arts Grants

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Large Capital Improvement Grants Program
$10,000,000
New York State Council on the Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides substantial funding to nonprofit arts and culture organizations in New York State for large-scale capital improvement projects that enhance community access and cultural enrichment.

Arts
Nonprofits
Tourism Business Development Grants
$25,000
Delaware County Economic Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tourism-related businesses and non-profit organizations in Delaware County to promote economic growth and enhance tourism infrastructure.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Impact100 Westchester Grant Program
$100,000
Impact100 Westchester
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for innovative projects that create lasting positive change in the Westchester community, along with additional support for two runner-up organizations to enhance their core operations.

Arts
City or township governments
CMA Ensemble Forward Program in New York
$10,000
Chamber Music America
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to New York City-based chamber music ensembles for projects that enhance their organizational capacity and audience engagement through consultant-driven development.

Arts
Individuals
The Scherman Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Scherman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding program provides financial support to arts organizations and community groups in New York City that focus on advocacy and movement-building to promote justice, sustainability, and equity, particularly for those led by and serving marginalized communities.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Charlene Victor and Ella J. Weiss Cultural Entrepreneur Fund
$2,500
Brooklyn Arts Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Brooklyn-based women artists and arts administrators for professional development activities that enhance their entrepreneurial skills and sustain their creative careers.

Arts
Individuals
West Side Community Fund Grant
$10,000
West Side Community Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits, community groups, and individuals delivering essential services in the Chelsea, Hudson Yards, and Hell's Kitchen neighborhoods of Manhattan.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Transportation for Youth to County and Local Fairs Competitive Grants Program
$25,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides financial support for transportation and related costs to help youth groups attend county and local fairs, promoting agricultural education and careers.

Transportation
City or township governments
Ford Foundation’s New York City Good Neighbor Committee
$100,000
Ford Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support to community-based organizations in New York City that focus on arts, education, and human services, particularly those serving marginalized groups and working to reduce inequality.

Arts
Nonprofits
New York City Film Production Grant
$30,000
Jerome Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides financial support to emerging film directors in New York City who are committed to innovative storytelling and creative risk-taking in their film projects.

Arts
Individuals
NYSCA Support for Targeted Opportunities Grant 2026
$35,000
New York State Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and artists in New York State to promote folk arts, offer affordable rehearsal spaces, and facilitate performing arts residencies, enhancing community engagement and cultural diversity.

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

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

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
The Generator Fund to support Visual Arts Projects in New York
$10,000
Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art (BICA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports artists, collectives, and curators in Erie and Niagara Counties, New York, to create and present innovative visual arts projects that engage the public and foster collaboration.

Arts
County governments
Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation
Contact for amount
Garrett Dunsmoor Memorial Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations for projects that support youth in Oswego, New York, focusing on areas such as sports, arts, community initiatives, and advocacy.

Youth
Nonprofits
New York City Musicians
$20,000
Café Royal Cultural Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Small and Midsized Capital Improvement Grants
$99,000
New York State Council on the Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in New York State to make significant improvements to their facilities and equipment, promoting accessibility, sustainability, and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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