The Syracuse Prize celebrates and supports individuals who have made a significant contribution to the enrichment and vibrancy of the City of Syracuse, through their commitment to advancing, uplifting, and sustaining creative expression, artistic access, and cultural equity in the City.
Donor Name: CNY Arts
State: New York
City: Syracuse
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 01/25/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This Prize is made possible through a generous donor-advised fund managed by the Central New York Community Foundation. The award process and associated ceremony are administered and produced by CNY Arts. The Prize and ceremony are not part of CNY Arts’ publicly-funded regrant programs.
Prize Information
$10,000.
Uses of funds
Prize funds can be used to support the winner’s community work, living expenses, health and well-being, and personal and / or professional growth. Any expenditures that invest in the City of Syracuse and in the award winner themselves will be eligible.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible nominees are residents of the City of Syracuse and contribute to its cultural enrichment.
They could identify as:
- Artists
- Educators
- Volunteers
- Advocates (Community Service workers?)
For more information, visit CNY Arts.


