Lower Manhattan Cultural Council

Grant for Manhattan-Based Artists and Arts Organizations

$4,000–$16k

Amount

Cash

Rolling

Deadline

New York

Geography

Local

Grant

Type

Non Profit

Arts, Culture & Humanities

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About this grant

Supports Manhattan-based artists, arts groups, and community-focused organizations in presenting arts activities to the public across all artistic disciplines. Three sub-programs cover general arts programming, community arts education for older adults, and arts presentations in Upper Manhattan. Awards are often among the first grants recipients receive and can help leverage additional funding.

What you get

Grant award between $4,000 and $16,000
Technical support for applicants
Access to public funds for arts programming
Juried selection process by artists and arts leaders reflecting Manhattan's cultural diversity
Opportunity to leverage additional funding from other sources

How to apply

Online application form
Identification of venue for proposed project (Creative Learning applicants)

Eligibility

Must be Manhattan-based artists, arts groups, or community-focused organizations
Projects must involve presentation of arts activities with the public
Creative Learning applicants must identify the venue for their proposed project in the application
UMEZ Arts Engagement applicants must be presenting in Upper Manhattan

The funder

A nonprofit organization that provides grants to artists and cultural organizations in the Lower Manhattan area. They support arts projects and cultural initiatives in their community.

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