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PNY Arts + Culture: Support for Arts-Based Community Preservation Projects

PRESERVATION LEAGUE OF NEW YORK STATE

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

PNY Arts + Culture: Support for Arts-Based Community Preservation Projects

Status: Applications opening later in spring 2026

Geographic Scope: New York State

Funder: Preservation League of New York State, in partnership with New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)

Focus Areas:
Funds cultural resource surveys and National Register of Historic Places historic district nominations that incorporate arts-based community engagement.

Eligibility:

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts and cultural organizations

  • Required: Must incorporate artists into project plans as a way to increase community engagement in preservation work
  • What They Fund:

  • Cultural Resource Surveys

  • National Register of Historic Places Historic District Nominations

  • Projects that demonstrate artist involvement and community engagement
  • Program Background:
    Introduced in 2026 as part of the reorganization of Preserve New York and Technical Assistance Grants. This new program specifically funds cultural resource surveys that were previously part of the Preserve New York program, with an emphasis on arts-based community engagement.

    Contact:
    Katy Peace, Director of Communications
    Preservation League of New York State
    kpeace@preservenys.org
    518.462.5658

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Applications will open later in spring 2026.

    For more information, contact the Preservation League of New York State or visit their website.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsartshistory

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