Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
Apply for 2027 project and/or unrestricted grant support across all artistic disciplines.
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Get matched →Lower Manhattan Cultural Council invites Manhattan-based individual artists, collectives, and non-profit organizations working across all artistic disciplines, backgrounds and neighborhoods to apply for 2027 project and/or unrestricted grant support. Since 1983, LMCC's Manhattan Arts Grants have supported Manhattan-based artists, arts groups and community-focused organizations in accessing public funds for the presentation of rich arts activities with the public.
Four distinct open call opportunities: Creative Engagement, UMEZ Arts Engagement, Creative Learning, and Creative Unrestricted, under the guiding principle that support for artists of diverse disciplines, practices, cultural backgrounds, and experiences contributes to the vibrancy of our communities.
Manhattan-based individual artists, collectives, and non-profit organizations working across all artistic disciplines.
Recommendations for awards are made through a panel selection process comprising artists and arts leaders whose expertise reflects the cultural and creative diversity of Manhattan.
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