NYSCA Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) – Site Support and Administration (FY 2027)
Forecasted
This NYSCA grant funds nonprofit organizations' administrative and site support for managing local arts regrant programs across New York State in FY 2027.
Funder: New York State Council on the Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline, projected) | July 2027 (SFS prequalification deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: SCR site administration funds may not exceed 30% of the total SCR award; typical regrant project caps: $7,500 (Community Arts/Arts Education), $5,000 (Individual Artist).
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations administering local arts regrant programs in NY State by funding administrative and site support costs for FY 2027.
Key Information: By invitation only; organizations must be prequalified in NYS's Statewide Financial System (SFS) by the application deadline.
Description
This grant supports nonprofit organizations that serve as Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) sites in New York State, providing them with dedicated funding for administrative and site support costs associated with managing local arts regrant programs. These organizations distribute NYSCA funds to local artists, collectives, and community groups through categories such as Community Arts (required), Arts Education (optional), and Individual Artist (optional). The grant also funds technical and organizational development assistance to strengthen local arts ecosystems, with a focus on equitable access and support for historically underrepresented communities. The opportunity is designed to ensure NYSCA resources reach all regions of the state, fostering diversity, inclusion, and capacity-building in the arts sector.
