Community Arts Grants
Funding Amount
$500 - $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Community Arts Grants
Overview: Supports the activities of artists, arts groups, and community organizations in service to local residents.
Geographic Scope: Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga counties in New York State.
Funding Source: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Decentralization funds and Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) program.
Award Amount: $500 - $5,000
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Background: Since 1978, these grants have been made possible through New York State Legislature-mandated Decentralization funds to encourage increased participation at the local level in the state's cultural funding process. The program enhances the artistic and cultural climate in communities and makes arts and culture accessible to all.
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