Bronx Cultural Visions Fund
The Bronx Cultural Visions Fund by Bronx Council on the Arts supports new live performance projects by Bronx-based emerging and mid-career performing artists and organizations.
Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts
Due Dates: August 27, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 23, 2026 (Full Proposal, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 (Concept Development) or $20,000 (Production); at least 5 grants per category per cycle; additional $2,500 for professional development
Summary: Supports Bronx-based emerging and mid-career performing artists and organizations in developing and producing new live performance works.
Description
The Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF), administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts and supported by the Howard Gilman Foundation, offers project-based grants to foster the creation and development of new live performing arts works in disciplines such as dance, music, theater, performance art, and multidisciplinary performance. The program targets Bronx-based emerging and mid-career individual artists, collectives, and nonprofit arts organizations, aiming to deliver meaningful support that advances both artistic careers and the vibrancy of the local arts sector. Grantees join a cohort and receive ongoing guidance from BCA staff, with a focus on long-term engagement and professional growth.
