431 New York Grants for Arts and Culture

431 Arts and Culture Grants for New York

Discover grants supporting arts and cultural initiatives, including those for artists, performing arts, music, dance, visual arts, theatre, written works, and film. Funding is available for accessible arts and cultural activities, museum programs, arts education, and career advancement in the arts.

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Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/18/25

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects within the focus areas of PreK-12 education, health care access, tolerance education, cultural and civic organizations, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196710

Grants to New York City Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals to En...

Deadline: 09/19/25

Grants to New York City nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local government agencies, homeless facilities, health clinics, and individuals for services and activities that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations, with an emphasis on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203725

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Improve the Quality of Life for Local...

Deadline: 09/20/25

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support organizations addressing social, human, educational, and cultural needs. Priority will be given to requests for new initi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174746

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Photographers for Projects Related to Alzheimer's Dis...

Deadline: 09/21/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International still photographers for projects related to Alzheimer's Disease and dementia. Funding is intended for creative projects by visual storytellers that require support to be completed, exhibited or published. The purpose of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 223587

Grants to New York Public Libraries to Enhance Services in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/22/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York public libraries to enhance services or produce a historical exhibition in eligible regions. Funding may be used by libraries or historical societies collaborating with libraries to improve library services, resources, and programs. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 166496

Fellowships to New York City Emerging Artists for Career Development

Deadline: 09/22/25

Fellowships of $20,000 to New York City emerging visual artists for professional development as well as a local exhibition of artwork. The purpose of the fellowship program is to support visual artists who are at the beginning of their public careers and who have not p...

GrantWatch ID#: 183749

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/22/25

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for activities and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable, educational, recreational, environmental, and cultural programming that improves the quality of life for people resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 205040

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Interdisciplinary Research and Coll...

Deadline: 09/22/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for interdisciplinary research and collaboration in humanities fields. The program is a year-long residential fellowship in New York. Eligible applicants hold PhDs and are currently working on topics related to thi...

GrantWatch ID#: 205184

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Practitioners and Scholars for Exceptional Work in th...

Deadline: 09/24/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International practitioners and scholars for exceptional work in the historical disciplines. The awards are intended for early and mid-career PhDs and individuals who have published at least one significant piece of work. Eligible disciplines...

GrantWatch ID#: 132754

Grants to USA PTAs for Programs that Benefit PreK-12 Children and Youth

Deadline: 09/24/25

Grants to USA parent teachers associations for programs and initiatives that emphasize literacy, STEM-related topics, the arts, digital citizenship, mental health, and healthy lifestyles. Funding is intended to offer extra support to PTAs for operating programs or maki...

GrantWatch ID#: 205364

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Music Organizations for Musical Performance...

Deadline: 09/25/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit music presenting and performing organizations for musical performances, operating support, and professional development. New applicants are required to create an account, and certain applicants require approval prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180259

Grants to New York City Presenters and Small Ensembles for Artistic Music Projects

Deadline: 09/25/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York City presenters and small ensembles for artistic projects in a wide range of music genres. Presenters include, but are not limited to nonprofit venues, community organizations, music series, artist collectives, and festivals. All act...

GrantWatch ID#: 198095

Fellowships to USA PhD Scholars for Academic Research Projects in the Humanities and Social Sc...

Deadline: 09/25/25

Fellowships to USA and territories PhD scholars for academic research projects in the humanities and eligible social sciences. Fellowships are intended to support projects at all stages of development. Eligible proposals for social science research must utilize predomi...

GrantWatch ID#: 205458

Grants to USA State Arts Agencies and Regional Arts Organizations for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/25/25

Grants to USA and territories state arts agencies, regional arts organizations, and national services organizations for public arts programming. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to allow agencies...

GrantWatch ID#: 215343

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: 09/26/25

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve the quality of life for women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and activities in areas that include, but are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146220

Grants to USA and Japan Nonprofits for Projects that Address Shared Challenges

Deadline: 09/26/25

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for projects that address shared challenges in both countries. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that strengthen relations between the United States and Japan and that focus on challenges such as climate chan...

GrantWatch ID#: 150594

Grants to USA Artists to Support the Creation of Musical Theater

Deadline: 09/26/25

Grants to USA individual artists and teams of artists to showcase their work and further their creative projects. Funding is intended to support emerging and mid-career musical theater artists who are creating new, fully producible stage works. Eligible artists include...

GrantWatch ID#: 161634

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Individuals for Music Preservation and Archiving and S...

Deadline: 09/26/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects related to music. Funding is intended to support music preservation, music archiving, and research exploring the effects of music on individuals an...

GrantWatch ID#: 181543

Award and In-Kind Support to a USA, Canada, or International Artist to Recognize Outstanding A...

Deadline: 09/26/25

Award of $10,000 and in-kind support to a USA, Canada, or International artist in eligible locations to recognize outstanding artistry. In addition to a $10,000 unrestricted monetary grant for the winner, the winner and runners-up will receive studio visits from season...

GrantWatch ID#: 192232

Grants to New York Individual Artists, Collectives, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Arts Programmin...

Deadline: 09/26/25

Grants to New York tribal entities, individual artists, collectives, nonprofit organizations, and unincorporated groups for arts programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to ensure the ongoing success of arts and cultural activities and enable communities in...

GrantWatch ID#: 209471

Grants to USA Nonprofits Focusing on Japan-US Relations to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 09/26/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations focusing on Japan-US relations to enhance organizational capacity. Funds are intended to support nonprofits that foster greater grassroots-level understanding between Japan and the US. Project categories include bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 210726

Fellowships to USA Documentary Filmmakers to Improve Their Work

Deadline: 09/29/25

Fellowships to USA filmmakers to improve their work. This program will provide documentary filmmakers with the opportunity to work with a cohort of peers and to receive mentorship and support to improve their craft. To be eligible, this must be the first feature-length...

GrantWatch ID#: 219118

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, JDs, and Artists to Support the Devel...

Deadline: 09/30/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, JDs, and artists to support creative scholarly projects in a variety of disciplines. The fellowships are intended to promote multidisciplinary collaborations through workshops and conferences. Fellows will be bas...

GrantWatch ID#: 160726

Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Schools to Purchase Instruments for Children's Music Programs

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide the opp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives that Promote Jewish Values through Education, Science...

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that promote and advance Jewish values through science, arts, and education. Applicants must complete an online eligibility quiz before being invited to apply. Proposals will be evaluated based on quality, potential, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180251

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and School Districts to Addres...

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, universities, and school districts in eligible locations to address community needs and promote mental health. Foundation grants support a range of areas and give priority to projects and...

GrantWatch ID#: 180635

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Residents and Promote Communit...

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City nonprofit organizations to benefit residents and promote community and economic development. Funding is intended to provide programmatic and operational support for initiatives in the focus areas of safe communities, workforce d...

GrantWatch ID#: 212860

Grants to New York City Nonprofits to Provide Programming for Marginalized Communities

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations to provide programming for marginalized communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, human services, and arts and culture. Priority will be given to initiati...

GrantWatch ID#: 215762

Grants to New York City Filmmakers to Complete Their Film Projects

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York City filmmakers in eligible regions to help finish their projects. Priority will be given to projects that reflect the history and culture of the local community. Once the project has been completed, it will automatically be submitted...

GrantWatch ID#: 216579

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects in Handicrafts and the Applied Arts

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects related to handicrafts and the applied arts. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, including exhibitions, demonstrations, travel, teaching and study, community awareness, materials...

GrantWatch ID#: 218854

Stipends to New York Artists to Participate in Apprenticeships, Fellowships, and Residencies

Deadline: 09/30/25

Stipends of up to $2,500 to New York artists and creatives in eligible counties to participate in professional development opportunities, such as apprenticeships, fellowships, and residencies. Funding is intended for programs that build artistic mastery or skill. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 219210

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Amateur Artists to Enter a Competition for Scie...

Deadline: 09/30/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International amateur artists to enter a competition for science fiction and fantasy illustrations. The purpose of the contest is to provide fledgling artists with professional feedback and to expose their artwork to a larger audience. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219783

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Arts-Based Projects and Scientific Res...

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for arts-based projects and scientific research. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: art exhibitions, art preservation, art education, and general advancem...

GrantWatch ID#: 222240

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Explore Their Passion for Artisti...

Deadline: 09/30/25

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individuals, collaborators, and collectives to explore their passion for artistic culinary expression. The residency takes place in two installments: a ten-day program in the winter and a culminating public program during t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222300

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Arts, Humanities, and Social Science Scholars for Res...

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grants of up to $65,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars and professionals in the social sciences, humanities, or arts for a three to nine-month residency. The theme for the current cycle is provenance. In addition, a fellowship related to the study of Africa...

GrantWatch ID#: 161651

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Facilitate Use of a Research Library in C...

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual scholars whose research requires the use of collections and materials found in the funding source's library, located in California. Funding is intended to provide partial support toward the costs of travel, lodging, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 161652

Grants to Georgia, Nebraska, New York, and South Carolina Nonprofits for Community Benefit In...

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grants and in-kind support to Georgia, Nebraska, New York, and South Carolina nonprofits for programs that benefit the communities in which the funding source does business. Eligible program areas include civic and community; children and youth; environment; minorities...

GrantWatch ID#: 162309

Grants to USA Educators for Books, Art Supplies, Software, and Equipment to Enhance Learning

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grants of up to $500 to USA educators for projects and materials to enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended for a wide range of classroom materials, including but not limited to, books, calculators, math manipulatives, lab materials, software, art supplies, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174880

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Pre- and Post-Doctoral Scholars for Humanities R...

Deadline: 10/01/25

Fellowships with stipends of $30,000 or $35,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to participate in a research residency at a renowned arts institution. The theme for the current cycle is repair. In addition, a fellowship related to the study of African Americ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176119

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Tribes, First Nations, and Organizations to Address th...

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources from ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178266

Grants to USA Professional Writers for Critical Financial Support During Times of Crisis

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grants to USA professional writers for critical financial support during times of economic difficulty. Funding is intended to assist journalists, poets, authors, translators, screenwriters, and playwrights who can demonstrate how the funds will help them address a shor...

GrantWatch ID#: 198123

In-Kind Grants of Engineering Services to USA, Canada, and International Artists for the Produ...

Deadline: 10/01/25

In-kind grants to USA, Canada, and International artists for the production of sculptures. The purpose of this program is to help artists in need engineer large-scale art sculptures by providing mechanical and structural engineering services. Services may include const...

GrantWatch ID#: 204854

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Help Individuals Gain Employment in the Food Industry

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to help individuals gain employment in the food industry. Funding is intended to help expand existing programs, improve facilities, improve teaching, improve employer partnerships, and add certificatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 208072

Grants to USA Individuals, Music Organizations, and Groups for Music-Related Projects and Rese...

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individuals, music organizations, and groups for initiatives related to equity and diversity in the musical profession. Funding is intended to support research activities and creative projects, including but not limited to educational pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 210489

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Schools, and Churches to Enrich Communities and Promote the Arts

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, and educational institutions to enrich communities, advance the arts, and promote music in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts and cultural programs and projects that benefit the residents o...

GrantWatch ID#: 215116

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects that Utilize Music to Address Social Injustice and Inequ...

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grant of $10,000 and additional smaller grants to USA nonprofit organizations that address inequity and social injustice through music. Funding is primarily intended to support performance-based and educational activities. Both operating support and specific projects w...

GrantWatch ID#: 216489

Grants to New York Nonprofits for After-School Programs

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grants of $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that provide after-school programming to youth in the community. Programs should focus on academic support, including tut...

GrantWatch ID#: 222318

Opportunity for New York City Public High School Students to Join an Arts Education Program

Deadline: 10/01/25

Opportunity for New York City public high school students to join an arts education program. The program operates during the academic year. Students will meet with artists, visit galleries and museums, and participate in a mentorship program. At the end of the program,...

GrantWatch ID#: 223403
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Strengthen Rural Communities

Deadline: 10/02/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado, Minnesota, Hawaii, Wyoming, New York, and Texas nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to strengthen rural communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs within, but not lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 174651

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Pursue Humanities Studies

Deadline: 10/02/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars to pursue studies in the humanities. Funding is intended for scholars focusing on any area of humanities, as well as the arts, the professions, public life, and natural and social sciences. The residencies will tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 197702