The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all.
The company of the Hudson Valley Shakespeare production of THE QUEEN. Photo by Gabe Palacio.
Photo by Hudson Valley Shakespeare/Gabe Palacio
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES $62 MILLION IN ARTS AND CULTURE GRANTS AWARDED BY NYSCA
Governor Hochul just announced the NYSCA grant awards of $62 million to 1,497 organizations and 509 artists statewide! With more than $21 million already awarded as multi-year grants to organizations, this funding round brings this fiscal year’s totals to $84 million in arts and culture grants.
“As the unparalleled leader of arts and culture, New York’s creativity and innovation inspires the world,” Governor Hochul said. “Our continued investment into our vibrant creative sector will further boost tourism, strengthen our local economies, and continue New York’s success as a rich and vibrant place to live, work and visit.”
Read the full announcement here.
CAPITAL PROJECTS APPLICATIONS ARE STILL OPEN
Download the Capital Opportunity guidelines here.
Please note, the application deadline is Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025, 4pm EST. No application extensions will be granted.
In FY2024, NYSCA awarded $46 million in direct support and $32 million for capital projects.
NYSCA will award $82 million for arts and culture organizations and artists and $80 million for capital projects.
Since the NYSCA Capital Projects Fund began in 2018, the agency has awarded 473 capital grants, totaling $216 million, across all 10 state regions through the support of the Governor and Legislature. In FY24, 69 percent of the awards went to organizations with budgets under $3 million.