Huntington Arts Council Bi-Monthly Community Impact Micro Grant

The Huntington Arts Council Bi-Monthly Community Impact Micro Grant supports arts-centered programs in Nassau and Suffolk counties, promoting community engagement and cultural enrichment. This grant offers streamlined funding opportunities for individual artists and non-profit organizations to enhance local cultural life. By facilitating artistic initiatives, the council nurtures talent and fosters collaboration, ultimately contributing to the vibrancy of the Long Island arts scene. Eligible applicants can benefit from simplified processes to receive financial support for impactful projects.

Community Impact Micro Grants provide year-round funding opportunities to arts centered programs and projects that have a demonstrable impact on their communities. The application process is streamlined and simplified in order to facilitate the bimonthly application and distribution of grant funds. The panelists provide funding recommendations for 2 Individual Artists and 2 Non-Profit Organizations to be awarded, every other month.

Eligibility

Programming proposed must take place in Nassau or Suffolk counties, programming is not limited to the county in which the applicant resides.
Individual artist applicants can collaborate with organizations that have applied directly to NYSCA.
Organizations that have applied directly to NYSCA are eligible to apply for the Community Impact Micro Grant.
Artist Fellowship and General Operating Support grantees are eligible to apply for the Micro Grant.Artists, collectives, unincorporated groups, tribal organizations, and non-profit organizations residing in Nassau and Suffolk counties are all eligible to apply.
Non-profit organizations based in Nassau or Suffolk County must submit an IRS determination letter or 990 filing with a current Nassau or Suffolk county-based address.

Ineligibility

Students matriculated in a full-time academic program.
Applicants registered as an LLC.