Bronx Cultural Visions Fund
The Bronx Cultural Visions Fund from the Bronx Council on the Arts supports Bronx performing artists and organizations in developing and producing innovative new live performance projects.
Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts
Due Dates: August 27, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline | October 23, 2026: Full proposal deadline (by invitation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 (Concept Development) or $20,000 (Production); at least 5 awards per category per cycle; additional $2,500 for professional development per grantee.
Summary: Supports Bronx-based emerging/mid-career performing artists and small organizations to develop and produce new, innovative live arts projects.
Description
The Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF), presented by the Bronx Council on the Arts and supported by the Howard Gilman Foundation, is dedicated to empowering Bronx-based emerging and mid-career performing artists, collectives, and small nonprofit organizations. The program funds the development and production of new live performance work—including dance, music, theater, performance art, and multidisciplinary projects—aiming to elevate the borough's creative voices and cultural landscape. BCVF offers two grant types: Concept Development (for early-stage ideas) and Production (for new work ready for presentation), with a focus on fostering long-term relationships and professional growth for grantees.
