About The Program
Responding to emergent opportunities, New York Folklore provides information about funding opportunities to artists and cultural communities. Opportunities can take the form of support for apprenticeships, internships, projects by individual artists, or capacity building support to organizations. New York Folklore continues to serve as a fiscal sponsor for grassroots cultural community organizations.
Current Opportunities
Arts Mid Hudson
Arts Mid-Hudson announces the Arts & Culture Project Grant Program, a funding program to support the arts in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties. This funding is available to artists, nonprofit organizations, libraries, municipalities, unincorporated groups, and collaborations for arts and cultural activities from June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to, exhibits, performances, concerts, festivals, in-school and community workshops, screenings, readings, cultural programming, and the creation of new work. Grant awards are determined by a peer review panel made up of community members.
Link: https://www.artsmidhudson.org/arts-and-culture-project-grants
Deadline: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color is a national funding program managed by the six U.S. regional arts organizations (RAOs). Walking Together supports folklife and traditional arts rooted in communities of color by investing in artists/practitioners and the community organizations that support them. Six traditional artists/practitioners in each RAO region (36 nationwide) will receive $15,000 unrestricted awards to recognize and support their community-rooted traditional arts practice. Additionally, $50,000 in grants for community organizations and collectives that support folklife in communities of color, including non-profits, local and Tribal governments, businesses, and more are available.
Link: https://usregionalarts.org/walkingtogether/
Deadline: Wednesday, March 19, 2025,
Arts Center of the Capital Region
The Arts Thrive Grow grant is designed to support artists, creative initiatives, and community-focused projects in fostering growth and impact. This grant program offers financial assistance to artists who are seeking to deepen their creative practice, expand their reach, and engage new audiences. Open to individual artists, collaborative teams, and organizations in all disciplines, located in Albany, Rensselaer, or Schenectady counties.
Link: https://capartscenter.org/regrants/2025/arts-thrive-grow-2025/
Application Deadline: March 20, 2025
For 2025, ASI has developed three (3) grant opportunities that will be available to the WNY community: Arts Programming support, Creation of a New Work support, Artist Residency support. Artists and Organizations from Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua counties are eligible.
Link: https://www.asiwny.org/creative-impact-fund/
Deadline: March 26, 2025
2025 QuickARTS and Artist Development Grants!
QuickARTS Grants support community focused arts and cultural projects that help make arts and culture accessible to Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben county residents.
Artist Development Grants support the professional livelihood of local artists from Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben counties.
Links: https://www.earts.org/grants/grants-for-individuals/artist-development/
Deadline: Rolling