General Arts Funding Sources

Overview

There are seemingly infinite opportunities in terms of funding for the arts, but it takes time to cull through them carefully and see what may be a good fit. Consult NYPL's updated guide to funding for NYC-based artists, which includes leads on emergency/housing funding, and more.

New York State & City Funding for the Arts

• Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC): Grants strive to support local artists and small arts organizations whose work enhances the cultural climate of our borough, city, state, and nation. Awards encourage professional development, community growth, and fellowship among artists.
• New York Foundation of the Arts (NYFA): Listings include over 4,500 arts organizations, 3,600 award programs, 4,700 service programs, and 900 publications for individual artists across the country.
• New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA): The mission is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State's arts, culture, and creativity for all.

General Arts Funding Sources

• Fund for Women Artists: Choices include film/video projects, international projects, and visual arts projects.
• National Endowment for the Arts (NEA): Guidelines and application forms for NEA competitive funding categories, as well as pre-and post-award materials.
• Warhol Foundation: Over 100 grants per year made available to the public.