Grants for Arts in New York
Last updated October 4, 2026
There are 16 active grants for arts tagged to New York, part of 5,007 active grants for arts listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| CLMP Firecracker Awards for Independently Published Literature Council of Literary Magazines and Presses · Foundation ~November · $1K – $2K The CLMP Firecracker Awards for Independently Published Literature are given annually to celebrate the books and magazines that make a significant contribution to literary culture and the publishers that introduce important voices to… | |
| AAAE Conference Scholarship Fund Association of Arts Administration Educators Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The AAAE Conference Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance (up to a $500 stipend plus complimentary conference registration) to emerging arts administrators and current students who are AAAE members and could not otherwise attend… | |
| The Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant Creative Capital Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $50K The Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant supports emerging and established writers who write about contemporary visual art. Grants range from $15,000 to $50,000 in three categories — articles, books, and short-form writing. | |
| Cayuga Community Fund Grants Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cayuga Community Fund, an affiliate/component fund of the Central New York Community Foundation (created 2008), makes annual grants from its endowment to nonprofits serving Cayuga County, NY — aiding education, health, social services… | |
| AAAE EDI Research Fellowship Association of Arts Administration Educators Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Association of Arts Administration Educators (AAAE) hosts an annual, year-long paid EDI Research Fellowship investigating the intersection of equity/diversity/inclusion and arts-management programs; the fellow receives a $2,000… | |
| CNY Arts Statewide Community Regrant Program CNY Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies CNY Arts lists the Statewide Community Regrant Program among its current grant offerings. It is CNY Arts' NYSCA-funded regrant program supporting community arts projects by artists and nonprofits in the Central New York region. | |
| BTFA Productions Funding Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K BTFA Productions provides project funding to NYC-based projects led by Black trans femme artists. | |
| AAA Arts Fund Scholarships & Grants American Australian Association · Foundation Not published · Varies American Australian Association Arts Fund scholarships and grants support Australian and American artists (music, new media, visual/performing arts) undertaking artistic development and exchange between the two countries. | |
| Oswego County Community Foundation Grants Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oswego County Community Foundation, a component fund of the Central New York Community Foundation (created 2013), awards annual grants to nonprofits serving Oswego County, NY — aiding education, health, social services, arts, civic and… | |
| Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund Grants Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund, an affiliate/component fund of the Central New York Community Foundation (established 1991), makes annual grants supporting arts & culture, community development, education, environment… | |
| CNY Arts Onondaga County MicroGrant CNY Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies CNY Arts lists a 2027 Onondaga County MicroGrant among its current grant offerings, a small-dollar grant for arts/culture projects in Onondaga County. Amount and deadline not shown on the captured grants index page. | |
| Give for Greatness Grants Arts Services Initiative of Western New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Give for Greatness grant provides $2,000 capacity-building grants to micro and small nonprofit arts and cultural organizations located in the New York counties of Erie, Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Niagara (and the Native… | |
| Cullen Foundation Performing Arts Action Grant Cullen Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K The Action Grant is an expedited route for past Cullen performing arts grantees seeking less than $10,000 per year. | |
| Altman Foundation Grants - Cultural Engagement, Youth Development & the Arts Altman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Altman Foundation's Cultural Engagement program supports access and inclusion in arts and culture for New Yorkers. | |
| CNY Arts Young Artist Scholarship Program CNY Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies CNY Arts lists a Young Artist Scholarship Program among its programs, a scholarship for young/student artists in the region. Amount and deadline not shown on the captured grants index page. | |
| Asian Cultural Council Fellowships & Grants Asian Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Asian Cultural Council (ACC) awards fellowships and grants supporting cultural exchange between the United States and Asia (and within Asia), including New York Fellowships, Individual Fellowships, and Grants to Institutions across… |
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About grants for arts in New York
Arts grants support visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, cultural preservation, and creative organizations. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is the flagship federal funder, distributing over $160 million annually. State arts councils, foundations like the Andy Warhol Foundation and Mellon Foundation, and corporate sponsors provide extensive additional funding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for an NEA grant?
The NEA offers grants through multiple programs including Art Works, Challenge America, Our Town, and Research: Art Works. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov. Most require 501(c)(3) status or government affiliation. The NEA funds in specific disciplines (dance, design, literature, media arts, music, theater, visual arts) with distinct application cycles.
Can individual artists get grants?
The NEA's direct individual grants are limited to Literature Fellowships and honorary awards. However, many state arts councils, foundations (Pollock-Krasner, United States Artists, Creative Capital), and residency programs provide direct artist funding. Fiscal sponsorship through organizations like Fractured Atlas opens additional grant opportunities for individual artists.
Are there grants for community arts programs?
Yes. The NEA's Our Town program funds creative placemaking. State and regional arts councils heavily fund community programming. Foundations like ArtPlace America, the Kresge Foundation, and local community foundations support community arts. CDBG funds can support arts-based community development projects.
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