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Bronx Cultural Visions Fund

Support for development of new ideas and production of new work in performing arts; up to $10k for concept development or $20k for production.

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Deadline
19 days left
Entry fee
Not listed - check the source
Award
$20,000
Location
The Bronx

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Overview

The Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF), supported by the Howard Gilman Foundation, seeks to support the development of new ideas and production of new work in performing arts, including dance, music, theater, performance art, and multi-disciplinary performance work. Awards are intended to have a meaningful impact on an artist's career or organization's development.

Eligibility

Open to Bronx-based emerging and mid-career individual artists and organizations with budgets up to $250,000.

Awards

  • Up to $10,000 for Concept Development
  • Up to $20,000 for Production
  • At least 5 awards in each category

Key Dates

  • Application deadline: Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Application Process

The BCVF application process consists of two stages. First, submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) in written or video format through Submittable. If invited, submit a full proposal to be reviewed by a panel of 3–5 performing arts professionals living in NYC.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Is the project stewarding cultural heritage, innovating, sharing a new perspective, or probing/pushing boundaries?
  • Is there a compelling vision or original voice?
  • Is technical expertise and/or proficiency evident in the work samples?
  • Are the outcomes achievable and plans realistic?
  • Does the project represent a new direction or growth for the applicant?

Contact

For more information, contact [email protected]. Info sessions available; view in English, Spanish, and ASL.

Media accepted
illustration
Award
Up to $10,000 for Concept Development or $20,000 for Production
Theme
The fund supports development and production of new work in performing arts, including dance, music, theater, performance art, and multi-disciplinary performance work that stewds cultural heritage, innovates, shares new perspectives, or probes boundaries.
Eligibility
Open to Bronx-based emerging and mid-career individual artists and organizations with budgets up to $250,000.
Audience
Bronx-based emerging and mid-career individual artists and organizations with budgets up to $250,000

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