NYSCA Support for Artists
Forecasted
NYSCA Support for Artists from the New York State Council on the Arts funds New York artists to create and develop new works across a range of disciplines, emphasizing innovation and public engagement.
Funder: New York State Council on the Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Support for Artists full application deadline; projected)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per artist (creative fee); fiscal sponsor may deduct up to $500 as an administrative fee; no match required.
Summary: Supports New York-based artists in the creation and development of new work across diverse artistic disciplines, via fiscal sponsorship.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted by a prequalified New York nonprofit fiscal sponsor on behalf of the artist.
Description
The NYSCA Support for Artists program advances the creation and development of new artistic work by individual artists residing in New York State. Funding is intended to amplify the state's diverse artistic voices and support projects representing significant growth in artistic practice. Grants are awarded as a creative fee to the artist, supporting new work in choreography, composition, film/media arts, folk and traditional arts, interdisciplinary work, literature, theater, and visual arts. All applications must be submitted by a nonprofit fiscal sponsor on behalf of the artist, and the program encourages a public presentation or engagement component to increase access to the arts across New York.
