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 Appoints Patrick Willingham as Chair of New York State Council on the Arts
Young People's Chorus
Photo by Young People's Chorus
Welcome to the New York State Council on the Arts
Read the entire announcement here.
Our FY2026 Capital Fund Opportunity is still open. Download the guidelines here: FY2026 NYSCA Opportunity Guidelines | NYSCA
Deadline for all Capital Projects Fund opportunities is JANUARY 13, 2026 at 5 pm EST.
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 1600 Organizations and 600 artists are supported by NYSCA grants
In FY2026, NYSCA awarded $82 million in direct support to 607 individual artists and 1,658 501 (c) 3 organizations and plans to award $80 million for capital projects.
Over $161 Million for FY 26 Arts and Culture Grantmaking
In FY 2026, NYSCA will award over $81 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 607 capital grants, totaling $300 million, across all 10 state regions through the support of the Governor and Legislature.