NYSCA Targeted Opportunities Grant (NY)

The NYSCA Targeted Opportunities Grant supports the arts and creativity in New York State through various funding opportunities, including Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeships, Rehearsal Space for Performing Arts, and Performing Arts Residencies. Grants range from $10,000 to $35,000, depending on the program. Nonprofit organizations must prequalify with the State Financial System to be eligible for funding, ensuring a focus on enhancing artistic diversity across the state.

NOTE: Prequalification is required for all nonprofit organizations seeking grant funding from New York State. Organizations that are not Prequalified at the NYSCA grant application deadline will be ineligible for funding. Please note this process is separate and apart from the NYSCA application. You must first prequalify with State Financial System (SFS) in order to have your NYSCA application considered for funding. See Letter of Inquiry Deadline above. Your prequalification expires annually.
Valuing artists and creative expression, the New York State Council on the Arts offers support to enhance artistic diversity across New York State. The following opportunities are open for application:
Folk and Traditional Arts ApprenticeshipsEach award will be $10,000.Rehearsal Space for Performing ArtsGrant Amounts for Rehearsal and Studio Space will be funded in the range of $15,000 to $35,000.Performing Arts ResidenciesGrant Amounts for Performing Arts Residencies will be funded in the range of $15,000 to $35,000.