Community Arts Grant
Forecasted
The Community Arts Grant from the Bronx Council on the Arts funds Bronx-based projects that engage the public with accessible, community-driven performing, literary, media, and visual arts.
Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 per project (Community Arts fund); up to $12,500 total if combining funds with fiscal sponsor; typical range $5,000–$12,500.
Summary: Supports Bronx-based projects that engage the public with performing, literary, media, and visual arts through community-driven, accessible activities.
Key Information: Fiscal sponsorship required for individual artists or collectives; projects must be open to the public and take place in the Bronx.
Description
The Community Arts Grant, administered by the Bronx Council on the Arts and supported by the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program, funds community-based arts projects that immerse Bronx communities in the performing, literary, media, and visual arts. The grant prioritizes projects that are accessible, participatory, and open to the public, aiming to strengthen the cultural fabric of the borough. Funding supports a wide range of disciplines and encourages creative collaboration among local artists, collectives, and nonprofit organizations. All projects must emphasize meaningful community engagement and take place within the Bronx.
