The Bronx Council on the Arts' Arts Fund supports Bronx-based artists and organizations to create and present community-engaged arts projects across all disciplines.
Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application submission deadline for Arts Fund, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project for individuals, collectives, or small nonprofits; max $10,000 (no fiscal sponsor) or $12,500 (with fiscal sponsor) if combining funds; project period: 1 year.
Summary: Supports Bronx-based artists, collectives, and small nonprofits to create and present high-quality arts projects that engage local audiences.
The Arts Fund, administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts, provides project-based grants to Bronx-based individual artists, unincorporated artist collectives, and small nonprofit organizations. The program aims to foster a vibrant, inclusive, and accessible arts scene in the Bronx by supporting high-quality arts projects across all disciplines that actively engage Bronx communities. Funding is available for project-specific expenses such as artist fees, materials, marketing, and other costs directly related to public engagement in the arts.