Saratoga Arts: Community Arts Grant

The Saratoga Arts: Community Arts Grant, administered by Saratoga Arts since 1993, supports local arts initiatives in Saratoga, Fulton, and Montgomery Counties. With nearly $1.4 million awarded, this program fosters community engagement through artistic projects. Grants of $1,000 to $7,500 are available for projects that are open to the public, ensuring accessibility and direct interaction with art. This funding empowers artists and organizations to enhance cultural experiences in their communities.

NOTE: Application Review Deadline is stated as the Letter of Inquiry deadline above.
History and Overview
Founded in 1977, the Decentralization Program (DEC) was developed to ensure New York State’s cultural funding reached every part of the state. In 1993, the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) appointed Saratoga Arts to administer the Decentralization (DEC) Grant Program in Saratoga County, then in 2011 added Fulton and Montgomery Counties to Saratoga Arts’ service area.
Over the years, Saratoga Arts has awarded nearly $1,400,000 for community-enhancing and life-enriching arts programs in Fulton, Montgomery, and Saratoga Counties. For the 2020 grant cycle, Saratoga Arts awarded $123,010.
Community Arts Grants regrants public funds to artists, non-profit organizations, municipalities and other government entities in Fulton, Montgomery, and Saratoga Counties, in partnership with qualifying organizations and artists, to present arts and cultural programs of high artistic merit in local communities.
Community Arts Grants fund projects that are open to the community they serve and allow the citizens of that community to interact directly with art. Applicants  for Community Arts Grants can apply in the amounts of $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, or $7,500 to execute their project. Projects must be accessible to all and creatively connect community and art.