The Community Arts Grant is available in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties through a competitive re-grant program administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council (SLC Arts). Funds are provided through the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), to fund public arts experiences and foster creative communities.
Donor Name: St. Lawrence County Arts Council
State: New York
Counties: Jefferson County (NY), Lewis County (NY), and St. Lawrence County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/15/2022
Grant Size: $300 – $5,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) provides state funding to arts and cultural organizations in communities that might not otherwise be able to access state funds. Local arts agencies, like SLC Arts, help administer the SCR program on a local level to make arts support available to geographically, economically, and ethnically diverse populations, and to increase the vitality of and livability in local communities and neighborhoods in every county.
Funding Information
- Grant Size: $300 – $5,000.
- Period of Performance: Funded projects MUST take place January 01, 2023 – December 31, 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
- Municipalities, libraries, & 501(c)3 non-profits, incorporated within Jefferson, Lewis, or St. Lawrence Counties, which conduct all activities with non-discriminating practices regarding race, color, national origin, religion, gender, or disability, including all programming activities, administration, and board representation
- Lead applicants must be at least 18 years of age and not enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree program. Governmental or quasi-governmental entities, or tribal organizations New York State agencies & departments are NOT eligible to apply; this includes public schools.
- Unincorporated chapters of organizations within the service area whose parent is incorporated outside of the Service Area
- Individual artists, groups, collectives and unincorporated organizations may apply through a fiscal sponsor, a municipality, library, or 501(c)3 non-profit organization that meets the eligibility requirements.
- The three-application/$5,000 limit does not apply to fiscal sponsors; they may simultaneously submit grant requests on behalf of their own organization and assist others; the additional applications will not count towards their $5,000 maximum.
- NYSCA direct applicants may not apply for SCR funding and may not serve as a fiscal sponsor
- Private or parochial schools are ineligible for partnerships
- Previous recipients who have failed to comply with contracts, final reports or other documentation may be ineligible for funding.
- New applicants MUST attend an info session, prior to submitting an application. Return applicants are encouraged to attend.
For more information, visit St. Lawrence County Arts Council.
