Brooklyn Arts Fund & Local Arts Support Grant
Funding Amount
US $2,500 - US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Brooklyn Arts Fund & Local Arts Support Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Brooklyn Arts Council
Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000
Last Updated: December 30, 2025
Summary
Overview
Funded by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), this money is for arts and cultural projects that contribute to creative experiences for audiences in Brooklyn. The best proposals share how the project will impact the cultural life of their audience and community. In 2025, Brooklyn Arts Fund distributed $626,000 to 200 projects across Brooklyn.Eligibility
We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.What Brooklyn Arts Council Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 35
- Total given
- $367K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $5,430–$20K
- By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Brooklyn, NY; New York, NY; Ridgewood, NY.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Brooklyn Youth Company Inc · Brooklyn, NY
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McKoy Dance Project Inc · Brooklyn, NY
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Fractured Atlas Inc · New York, NY
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Gung Ho Projects LLC · Brooklyn, NY
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