In the performing arts, the Cullen Foundation supports the disciplines of music, dance, singing, and theatre, with a priority on funding organizations primarily focused on community performances.
Donor Name: Cullen Foundation
State: New York, New York
County: Erie County (NY), Erie County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/25/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
Types of Support
Cullen Foundation considers the following types of support for responsive grants in the performing arts focus area:
- Program support
- General operating support
- Capital (building or equipment)
- Capacity building support
Funding Information
An organization may apply for 1, 2 or 3 years of funding, ranging from $5,000 to $125,000 per year (for a $375,000 total maximum).
Eligibility Criteria
Cullen Foundation has the following eligibility criteria for all applicants:
- The organization is a 501(c)(3)
- The organization MUST submit audited or reviewed financials prepared by a CPA for its most recently completed fiscal year. This is Cullen’s requirement and is not related to NYS requirements
- Erie County is their primary geographic service area. Performing arts organizations outside of Erie County may apply if they can demonstrate their service to Erie County residents through valid audience participation data
- The primary mission of the organization should be directly that of performing arts
- No funding received will be used for partisan political activity
- No funding received will be used for expenses already incurred
- No funding will overlap with an existing grant from the Cullen Foundation.
- The request fits within Cullen Foundation’s performing arts focus area; requests for the following will not be considered:
- Arts education programs
- Art therapy programs
- Sponsorships including galas, fundraising events, conferences, and travel opportunities
- Programs and events with a performing arts component that are hosted by organizations that are not members of the performing arts sector
- Activities of organizations serving primarily their own membership.
For more information, visit Cullen Foundation.
