The Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF) seeks to support the development of new ideas and the production of new work in the performing arts, including but not limited to dance, music, theater, performance art, and multi-disciplinary performance work.
Donor Name: Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA)
State: New York
County:
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/31/2023
Size of the Grant:
- Concept Development Grants: Up to $10,000
- Production Grants: Up to $20,000
Details:
BCVF was created to support the live performing arts scene in the Bronx, by funding the development of new concepts and the production of new work.
The BCVF represents a significant investment in The Bronx’s performing arts scene, and the Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) will be developing long-term relationships with each grantee.
Funds can be used
Two types of support are available:
- Concept Development Grants will award up to $10,000 for developing live performance ideas or projects in their earliest stages. If you have a concept for a performing arts project that you want to develop further, this track is for you. Bronx-based playwrights, directors, choreographers, performers, collectives and small organizations are all eligible for Concept Development grants. Grantees can then apply for a Production Grant in BCVF’s next grant cycle.
- Production Grants will award up to $20,000 for the realization of a new project. If you are a Bronx-based individual artist, collective, or nonprofit arts organizations looking to produce a live performance of a new work, this grant is for you. Productions do not have to take place in The Bronx, but do have to take place in NYC.
- At least 5 Concept Development and 5 Production Grants will be awarded each cycle. All grantees will also be eligible for Professional Development support of up to $2500. These funds can be used for skill-building or capacity-strengthening activities, such as consultancies, classes, or the purchase of critical equipment or software.
Eligibility Criteria
- Will a BCVF award meaningfully impact your career, or your organization’s development? Is the work you are proposing intended to be performed live, for a live audience? Can you show proof of Bronx residency/incorporation? Then you can apply! (IF you are not currently a grantee of The Howard Gilman Foundation.)
- Applicants will be required to show proof of Bronx residency and/or incorporation that matches the application address. Independent producers, festivals, and curators are not eligible.
Individuals, Ensembles, And Collectives can apply if:
- you identify as an emerging or mid-career performing arts practitioner
- you/the lead ensemble member is a Bronx County resident
- you/all ensemble members are 18+ years old
- you have generated/will be developing the concept or idea yourself
Organizations can apply if:
- you have been incorporated as a nonprofit for at least one year
- your most recent annual budget is $250,000 or less
- you are located in The Bronx, with a Bronx mailing address
- you are the entity producing/developing the performance
Evaluation Criteria
- Is the project stewarding cultural heritage, innovating, sharing a new perspective, or probing/pushing boundaries? Is there a compelling vision or original voice?
- Is technical expertise and/or proficiency evident in the work samples?
- Are the outcomes achievable? Are the plans realistic?
- Does the project represent a new direction or growth for the applicant?
For more information, visit Bronx Council on The Arts.
