How much funding does Foundation Grants: Fall Cycle - Arts Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Foundation Grants: Fall Cycle - Arts Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Foundation Grants: Fall Cycle - Arts Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: The following:Individuals.

Foundation Grants: Fall Cycle - Arts Grants

Lily Auchincloss Foundation Inc

Foundation Grants for Arts Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Organizations must have a 501(c)3 status or a fiscal sponsor.

Other requirements

Organizations that serve the five boroughs of New York City.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: The following:Individuals
Not eligible: Programs for New York City residents outside of the five boroughs.
Not eligible: Research projects.
Not eligible: Medical services, hospitals, nursing homes, substance abuse programs.
Not eligible: Universities or schools (public, private or charter schools)

Overview

The Lily Auchincloss Foundation's Fall Cycle Arts Grants aim to enhance the quality of life in New York City by supporting small to mid-size organizations that provide free or low-cost access to arts experiences and professional support for artists. With a focus on inclusivity, the foundation prioritizes organizations that have a proven track record of welcoming diverse audiences and fostering artistic talent. This initiative reflects a commitment to making the arts accessible and enriching for all New Yorkers.

Please note that Lily Auchincloss Foundation has narrowed the scope of its Arts Grants. Given an overwhelming number of applications in recent years, the Foundation will focus its arts funding on organizations providing the experiences and services described below. Please review this information carefully to assess your eligibility.Lily Auchincloss Foundation recognizes the arts as an essential component of life in New York City. The Foundation’s Arts Grants support organizations that help to make the city affordable and welcoming for audiences and for artists.Organizations may request general operating support or program support in the following areas:
Access for Audiences: Lily Auchincloss Foundation funds organizations with a history (3+ years) of providing FREE exhibitions, performances, and events that welcome audiences to take part in arts-based experiences, including arts education programs.Access for Artists: Lily Auchincloss Foundation funds organizations providing artists with FREE AND LOW-COST professional support, including studio space, specialized equipment and workshops (i.e. papermaking, glass-making facilities, printmaking studios), and career services.
Arts grants are awarded during our fall cycle.

Eligibility

Organizations that serve the five boroughs of New York City.Organizations must have a 501(c)3 status or a fiscal sponsor.

Ineligibility

LAF does not award grants to the following:IndividualsPrograms for New York City residents outside of the five boroughsResearch projectsMedical services, hospitals, nursing homes, substance abuse programsUniversities or schools (public, private or charter schools)

What Lily Auchincloss Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 168
Total given: $4.3M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $1,000–$1M

By dollars: New York 99%, New Jersey <1%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Brooklyn, NY; Bronx, NY.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
22% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.