Community Arts Grant
The Community Arts Grant from the Bronx Council on the Arts funds public arts projects in the Bronx that emphasize community engagement and cultural participation.
Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts
Due Dates: October 30, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 for Community Arts grants; total possible per project up to $17,500 depending on applicant type and fund combination; project period is January 1–December 31, 2027.
Summary: Supports Bronx-based artists, collectives, and nonprofits to deliver community-engaged arts projects open to the public.
Key Information: Fiscal sponsorship required for individual artists/collectives; nonprofits must have budgets under $250,000.
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 local arts projects that enrich Bronx communities. The grant prioritizes projects in performing, literary, media, and visual arts, emphasizing community engagement and accessibility. Funding is available for Bronx-based artists (with fiscal sponsorship), collectives, and small nonprofit organizations to implement projects that are open to the public and foster meaningful cultural participation.
