Goals for Funding Capital Projects:

To enhance the public’s experience of cultural life in New York City through projects that:

• Increase public access to cultural programming throughout the City
• Contribute to the vibrancy and diversity of the City’s communities
• Preserve and promote the highest quality cultural facilities, programs, and collections
• Maximize the effectiveness of public–private partnerships
• Address priorities as identified in the CreateNYC Cultural Plan including accessibility for people with disabilities, environmental sustainability, and creating affordable workspace for artists

Project Types Eligible for Capital Funding

Based on Directive 10 and DCLA policy, there are two types of projects eligible for capital funding, examples provided in the table below:

• Construction / Renovation
• Construction of a new facility
• Expansion of an existing facility
• Significant upgrade or renovation of existing contiguous space
• Replacement or Upgrade of a building system, e.g., HVAC
• Equipment / Vehicle
• Equipment System (e.g., theatrical lighting)
  
• Standalone equipment (e.g., a piano or  copier)
• Passenger vehicle (10+ person capacity)
• Work vehicle (e.g., cargo van, truck, etc.)

In the case of construction or renovation projects, charges to the capital budget can only be made for eligible projects that provide a comprehensive betterment, which is defined as extensive, physically connected, and typically involved in all four trades (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general construction).