SU-CASA Grant

SU-CASA Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)
Amount: US $8,000
Last Updated: September 09, 2025

Summary

The SU-CASA Grant is a 3-month program placing local artists in Staten Island senior centers to engage older adults through creative workshops. Each residency concludes with a public event showcasing the participants' work. Artists receive a stipend of $6,000 and a $2,000 budget for materials. Funded by the NYC Council, this initiative fosters collaboration among various city departments and supports artists passionate about teaching and working with seniors.

Overview

SU-CASA SU-CASA is a 3-month community arts engagement program that places local artists in residence at senior centers across Staten Island. SU-CASA teaching artists engage older adults in a series of workshops and classes over the course of the residency. Each residency culminates with a public program component – exhibits, readings, performances, open houses or other cultural events open to the surrounding Staten Island community. Individual artists-in-residence receive a stipend of $6,000 and an additional $2,000 materials/supplies budget. The SU-CASA program is funded by the New York City Council. It is a collaboration among the City Council, the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), the Department for the Aging (DFTA) and Staten Island Arts. What is the difference between a SU-CASA Residency and a Staten Island Arts fall project grant? SU-CASA residencies support artists to lead creative programming in designated senior living centers around Staten Island. They are best suited for artists who are passionate about teaching art and interested in working with seniors. SU-CASA is funded by City Council so awarded artists are given a fixed stipend and materials/supplies budget each year. Staten Island Arts fall project grants offer an opportunity for individual artists, unincorporated collectives, and small-budget non-profit organizations to receive public money to fund their individual projects on Staten Island. Award amounts vary based on grant category and each applicant’s proposal. These public project grants are made available by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Individual artists may apply for up to two SU-CASA residencies but must submit two separate residency applications to be considered.Yes. Artists applying for Staten Island Arts grants can also apply for a SU-CASA residency, providing that they can complete the distinct project requirements for each program. If applying for a SU-CASA residency and other Staten Island Arts grants, applicants will need to share a brief plan on how they intend to meet requirements for both SU-CASA and the project grant they’re applying for. Staten Island Arts grants include but are not limited to: DCLA Premier GrantsDCLA Art Fund Grants FundNYSCA Encore GrantsNYSCA Arts Bring the Change (ABC) RegrantsApplicants must be Staten Island residents or Staten Island-based nonprofit organizations.All applications are digital.All artistic cultural disciplines— humanities and cultural studies, digital and interactive media, literary, performing, and visual arts, crafts, and folk arts —are considered.All grant-funded projects must be completed and presented to the public within the calendar year they are awarded.You can use the funds for artist fees, venue rental fees, marketing/publicity expenses, direct administrative expenses, and supplies and materials.Applicants must be in good standing with Staten Island Arts, including completion and acceptable performance on previous grant projects, submission/approval of final reporting, or timely project updates if project is in extension.

Ineligibility

Organizations, universities, collectives, students, or other groups are not eligible to apply for a SU-CASA Residency through Staten Island Arts.SU-CASA funds cannot be used to support project proposals in any of these categories.No paper applications or hard copy work samples will be accepted.Grant funds can never be used for food/refreshments/purchasing equipment. Exception for NYSCA applicants ONLY - equipment, software, subscriptions, and training needed to produce a virtual project. Individual items may not exceed $1,000. Examples: cameras, lighting equipment, subscriptions associated with virtual programming, and training to utilize these tools.