Creative Catalyst Grant

2025 Creative Catalyst Grant Application
The Creative Catalyst grant program is made possible by the Columbia County Legislature through an annual allocation of funds in the county budget.

All applicants must be full-time Columbia County residents with an active creative practice. Review full list of eligiblity requirements.

Important Dates:
- Application Deadline: July 31st, 2025
- Proposed project must be completed by September 15, 2026
- Final Reports are due September 30, 2026
Contact grantsmanager@createcouncil.org with any questions.
Is this your first time applying for this grant?*

Yes, it is!No, I applied in 2023 or 2024
Contact Information
First Name*
Last Name*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
E-Mail Address*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.

APPLICATION: NARRATIVE + SUPPORT MATERIALS
Artistic Practice
Tell us about your creative practice and share work samples. If you'd like to share online portfolio or samples, please include website links.
UPLOAD: Work Samples - PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, MP3, MP4 file types only

Upload examples if links to preview examples are not included in the summary above. Limited to 3 files.
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Breifly describe your plan for a public presentation of new work or completion of a project *
Please describe any financial challenges or circumstances that impact your ability to further your artistic pursuits. How would receiving this support alleviate those challenges?*
Proof of Residence
UPLOAD: Proof of Residence in Columbia County - PDFs only

For example: a copy of a utility bill, mortgage statement or lease
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Proof of Income
Income Category (based on HUD chart below):*

80% of median or lowerOther
UPLOAD: Proof of Income - PDF only*

If submitting a 1040 - please make sure to redact your Social Security Number - upload page showing line 11.
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COMMUNITY PARTNER REFERENCE
Reference from Community Partner
All applications must include an endorcement from a Community Partner of your choice. The Community Partner may be an organization or business based in Columbia County, NY.

Your Community Partner may write a recommendation letter (on business or organization letterhead), video, or audio submission. All submissions must reflect responses to these questions.
Name of Community Partner's Organization/Business*
Name of Reference*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
The Community Partner's submission is:*

Letter of ReferenceVideo SubmissionAudio Submission
UPLOAD: Reference Submission - PDF, MP3, MP4 file types only*

A Community Partner can provide an audio, video, or letter submission.
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2025 Creative Catalyst Grant Application