Local Arts Support
Funding Amount
Varies (2025: $275,000 distributed to 63 projects)
Deadline
November 7, 2026
213 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Local Arts Support
Funder: Brooklyn Arts Council, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) through the Statewide Community Regrants Program
Geographic Scope: Brooklyn, NY
Overview: Local Arts Support helps develop high-quality local arts projects and programs that focus on community engagement. Designed specifically for nonprofit organizations and artist-nonprofit partnerships.
Funding Priority: The best proposals identify their community, demonstrate engagement with that community, and thoughtfully describe anticipated outcomes.
2025 Awards: Distributed $275,000 to 63 projects across the borough
- Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3))
- Artist-nonprofit partnerships
- Must be based in or serving Brooklyn
- Full-time students are not eligible; part-time students are eligible
- Organizations cannot have already sought funding from New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) in the same cycle
Eligibility
- Community engagement component that benefits the public
- Clear identification of target community
- Demonstrated engagement with that community
- Thoughtful description of anticipated outcomes
- All funded projects must take place in the calendar year of 2026
Required Components
Contact Information
Email: grants@brooklynartscouncil.org Phone: 718-625-0080 Address: 10 Lafayette Avenue, Suite 4, Brooklyn, NY 11217- Applications Open: September 4, 2025
- Applications Close: November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
- Project Period: Calendar year 2026
- Final Reports Due: March 15, 2027
- Project Extension Requests Due: December 15, 2026
Timeline
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Review Guidelines: Thoroughly review the 2026 Application Guidelines (available in English and Spanish) before beginning your application
2. Attend Info Session (Recommended): Join an upcoming Grants Info Session for tips on writing a successful proposal
3. Submit Online: Submit application via Submittable
4. Click Apply Button: Use the "Apply Now" link on the Local Arts Support page
- Complete online application form via Submittable
- Project description and community engagement plan
- Community identification and engagement strategy
- Anticipated outcomes description
- Budget information
- Additional materials as specified in 2026 Application Guidelines
Application Materials
- Application Draft Review Available: For first-time and returning applicants
- On-Demand Info Sessions: Available for those who cannot attend live sessions
- FAQ Page: Comprehensive answers to common questions
Additional Support
- Applications must be submitted online via Submittable by November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST
- Review panel selection process determines awards
- Panelists score 15-45 applications, with final decisions made during deliberation meetings
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