New Work
This grant funds Bronx-based artists to create and publicly present innovative, community-engaged new works across all artistic disciplines.
Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per individual award (New Work); total project support may reach $10,000–$12,500 if combining with other BCA funds and/or with a fiscal sponsor.
Summary: Supports Bronx-based individual artists to create and publicly present new, community-engaged works across all disciplines.
Key Information: Grant is highly competitive; community engagement is essential; only for Bronx-based artists.
Description
This program provides commissioning grants to individual Bronx-based artists for the creation of new, original works that actively engage the local community. Supported projects must include a public component, such as an exhibition, performance, or direct involvement of community members in the creative process. The grant encourages artistic innovation across all disciplines and aims to strengthen community ties by supporting projects meaningful and accessible to Bronx residents.
