Community Arts Project - Grant Application 2026

Community Arts Project - Grant Application 2026

Statewide Community Regrant Program
1. GRANT SEMINAR ATTENDANCE
If you have not yet viewed or attended a Grant Info Session, you will not be able to complete this application. In order to apply, please sign up to attend an in-person/live Grant Seminar or receive a link to a pre-recorded Grant Seminar video.
Did a representative of the project attend a Grant Info Session for this new grant cycle?*

NoYes, a grant info sessionYes, a one-on-one meetingYes, I received link to and viewed the grant info session video
Who attended the meeting/viewed the video?*
When did they attend the seminar/meeting/viewed the video?*

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Date

COMMUNITY PARTNER INFORMATION
WHAT IS A COMMUNITY PARTNER?

Community Partner is a nonprofit organization that extends nonprofit status to applicant and/or supports in-kind. APPLICANT receives grant check and responsible for submitting reports and is the Applicant of Record.
What type of organization is the Community Partner?*

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) OrganizationGovernment
Organization Name*
Mailing Address of Community Partner*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Contact Person*
Full name (first and last)
Pronouns of Contact Person
Title of Contact Person*
Contact Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Contact Email*
example@example.com

GOVERNMENT ENTITY INFORMATION
For Government, Quasi Govenment Entity or Tribal Nation
I verify that this entity is NOT a current NYSCA applicant or grantee.*

Yes, this is correct.
EIN *
LETTER OF COMMITMENT or AGREEMENT

If you're applying with a Community Partner or Fiscal Sponsor:
- Community Partner required to submit a Letter of Commitment
- Fiscal Sponsor required to submit a Letter of Agreement
UPLOAD: Letter*

File type: PDF only
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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
For Community Partners, Fiscal Sponsors or Nonprofit Organizations
I verify that this nonprofit organization is NOT a current NYSCA applicant or grantee.*

Yes, this is correct.
EIN *
LIST: Board of Directors + Staff *
Proof of Nonprofit Status: *

File types accepted: pdf, jpg, jpeg. (Hover over to view document requirements)
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LETTER OF COMMITMENT or AGREEMENT

If you're applying with a Community Partner or Fiscal Sponsor:
- Community Partner required to submit a Letter of Commitment
- Fiscal Sponsor required to submit a Letter of Agreement
UPLOAD: Letter

File type: PDF only
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4. PROJECT NARRATIVE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION -- Please give a complete description of the project, and describe how the community will benefit from the funds requested. Be as concise as possible. Your project will be evaluated heavily on the basis of this narrative. *
PROJECT SPECIFICS -- For Returning Applicants: What aspects of your project are new and/or experimental? For example, have you identified new audiences that have not been associated with your past event(s) (how do you plan to reach those audiences?), etc. -- For New Applicants: enter "N/A"*

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When in 2026 will your project take place? (list all dates)*
We understand that dates may shift during this process - please provide as much detail to help give reviewers an understanding of when the project will take place (ie. time of year) and scope of project (is it a single event or multiple).
Where will your project take place?*
Describe location, venue, platform (in-person or virtual)
Is project site(s) handicapped accessible? If not or partially, select "other" and explain why.*

YesOther
PROJECT AUDIENCE -- Who are you trying to reach? How will you engage community?*
What will you do to make your project inclusive and accessible to a diverse audience?*
Will there be any fees to participate/attend? If yes, what are they? *
PROJECT PROMOTION -- How do you plan to publicize or promote your project? *
PROJECT FUNDING -- please list the projected sources of funding (both in-kind and cash) for this project, separate from this grant.*
PROJECT OBJECTIVES -- What would you like to accomplish through this project? Share some goals that would help determine the success of this project.*

5. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
PROJECT BUDGET

Please use Budget Sheet provided. Download as a spreadsheet, complete and upload as a PDF.
UPLOAD: Budget Sheet. *

File types accepted: pdf
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WHO ARE THE ARTISTS AND CREATIVE COLLABORATORS FOR THIS PROJECT?

Introduce the creatives involved in this project by sharing their resumes/bios and work samples for panelists to review and learn more about them.

HOW TO NAME FILES?

Please follow this format for file name:
Resume-[Applicant of Record]-[Artist Name]-2026.pdf

If the Applicant of Record is "CREATE Council" and the artist they are working with is "Rip Van Winkle" the file name would be:
Resume-CreateCouncil-RipVanWinkle-2026.pdf
UPLOAD: RESUME / BIO Brief resume / bio of principal administrator or artistic personnel. (Submit information of up to 3 individuals)*

File type: PDFs only.
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WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF WORK SAMPLES?

Work samples can be uploaded as a PDF or links can be listed.

When uploading a PDF, please make sure to upload 1 PDF document with all your work samples in a single file.
- All uploads must be submitted as a PDF (sound samples are one exception - these may be submitted as an MP3).
- Submit no more than the requested volume of material:
  - Video or Sound - upload sample OR provide up to 3 links (maximum of 3 minutes combined total of all submitted materials)
  - Writing - maximum of 2 pages, 12 point font
  - Visual Arts - maximum of 10 images Artistic work samples
HOW TO NAME FILES?

Please follow this format for file name:
WorkSamples-[Applicant of Record]-[Artist Name]-2026.pdf

If the Applicant of Record is "CREATE Council" and the artist they are working with is "Rip Van Winkle" the file name would be:
WorkSamples-CreateCouncil-RipVanWinkle-2026.pdf
LIST: Work Sample - Links (ie. website, Dropbox, Google Drive, YouTube)
Please list the Artist Name with each link provided. MAKE SURE TO PROVIDE DRIVE ACCESS
UPLOAD: WORK SAMPLES

File types accepted: PDF, mp3 or mp4.
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DESCRIPTION: Please provide details about the Work Samples included above.
Details can include context of work samples such as narrative, date of event, how it relates to current project proposal, etc.

6. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
PLEASE NOTE - the contents of this section are for administrative purposes only. Your individual answers are private; they will not be seen by panelists, nor will they influence any decision regarding funding. This is simply information that must be reported to NYSCA annually.
What is the artistic discipline of the Applicant of Record?*
What is the artistic discipline of the project?*
What is the organization type of the Applicant of Record?*
What is the composition of the Applicant of Record?*
The organization, individual or collective.
What is the composition of the audience?*
What is the project type?*
Select all project descriptors that apply:*

AccesibilityInternationalPresenting/TouringTechnologyYouth at RiskNone of the Above
Number of Artists Participating*
Number of Youth Benefitting*
Number of Individuals Benefitting*

7. SIGNATURE
SIGN YOUR GRANT APPLICATION

The undersigned certifies that: 1) they are authorized to sign on behalf of the organization or collective listed and have authority to obligate it; 2) this action has been authorized by its Board; 3) they are applying as an individual with the documented support of a local Community Partner and have agreed to Community Partnership defined by the Letter of Commitment that accompanies this application and 4) have read the Community Arts Grant Guidelines and agrees to comply with all listed requirements and responsibilities related to the completion of all projects as described in this application.
I understand that typing my name constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to the terms listed in this contract.*

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Community Arts Project - Grant Application 2026

1. GRANT SEMINAR ATTENDANCE

For Government, Quasi Govenment Entity or Tribal Nation

For Community Partners, Fiscal Sponsors or Nonprofit Organizations