Arts Fund
The Bronx Council on the Arts Arts Fund supports Bronx artists and organizations in creating community-engaged arts projects across all disciplines.
Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts
Due Dates: October 30, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 (Arts Fund); up to $17,500 total per project if combining funds; project period Jan 1–Dec 31, 2027.
Summary: Supports Bronx-based artists and small arts organizations for community-engaged arts projects across all disciplines.
Key Information: Applicants may apply to multiple funds with one application; total request limits apply based on applicant type and fiscal sponsorship.
Description
The Arts Fund, administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts and supported by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, provides grants to Bronx-based individual artists, unincorporated collectives, and small nonprofit organizations. The program is designed to foster high-quality, community-engaged arts projects that reflect the diversity of Bronx audiences and artistic practices. Funding is available for projects in any artistic discipline, with a focus on public engagement and community impact.
Applicants may request support for a single project from multiple related funds (Arts Fund, Community Arts, and New Work) through a unified application process, subject to overall funding caps. The Arts Fund specifically supports artists and organizations with annual operating budgets below $100,000.
