Capital Design Grants for Arts and Culture

Capital Design Grants for Arts and Culture

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)
Amount: US $50,000 - US $500,000
Last Updated: September 12, 2025

Summary

The Capital Design Grants for Arts and Culture, offered by the New York State Council on the Arts, aim to support arts and culture nonprofits with budgets under $10 million. These grants, ranging from $50,000 to $500,000, are designed for organizations in the early stages of design for eligible capital improvements. No-match options are available for smaller organizations, ensuring broad access to funding for essential design documents.

Overview

Capital Design Grants for Arts and Culture This new opportunity will support the development of mid-stage and advanced design documents for arts and culture nonprofits with operating budgets of $10 million or less across the state that are planning eligible capital improvements and are currently in the early stages of design. Grants will range from $50,000-$500,000, for a maximum of 50% of the design phase’s total cost. No-match grants of $50,000 to $99,000 will also be available for organizations with budgets under $2 million.

Eligibility

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