The Individual Artist grants supports the creation of new artwork by individual artists residing in Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga counties.
Donor Name: The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes (The ARTS Council)
State: New York
County: Cattaraugus County (NY), Chemung County (NY), Schuyler County (NY), Steuben County (NY), Tioga County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/12/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The goal of this grant is to support the creative work of individual artists in all disciplines while encouraging interaction between artists and community members.
Funding Information
Applicants can request grant funding from $500 to $5,000.
Grant Period
Projects must be completed between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026.
Applicant Eligibility
Individual artists of all disciplines residing in Cataraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, or Tioga county are eligible to apply. The following are additional applicant eligibility requirements:
- Individuals must be 18 years of age and older and cannot be enrolled in a full time degree program.
- Applicants who have applied directly to NYSCA for support in the 2026 fiscal year, regardless of funding status, are ineligible.
- Previous SCR funded grant recipients must have fulfilled all grant requirements.
For more information, visit The ARTS Council.


