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.
GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES $62 MILLION IN ARTS AND CULTURE GRANTS AWARDED BY NYSCA
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.
The Young People's Chorus of New York City, a NYSCA grantee through our Arts Education Program in performance at the 92nd St. Y. Photo by Stephanie Berger.
Over 1000 Organizations and 500 artists are supported by NYSCA grants
In FY2024, NYSCA awarded $46 million in direct support and $32 million for capital projects.
$162 Million for FY 25 Arts and Culture Grantmaking
NYSCA will award $82 million for arts and culture organizations and artists and $80 million for capital projects.
Rioult Dance performs Pascal Rioult’s Views of the Fleeting World. In 2018, NYSCA awarded Rioult general operating support through our Dance Program, funding for public school residencies through our Arts Education Program, and support for new theater seating through our Facilities Program. Photo by Basil Childers.
Capital Projects Fund
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.