Deadline: 15-Mar-21
The Community Foundation for South Central New York is seeking applications for its 2021 Arts Cycle Grant Program.
The Community Foundation for South Central New York is a focal point for philanthropy in the five-county region they serve; Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga counties.
Funding Information
The minimum award will be $5,001 and the maximum award will be $20,000. If your request is for $5,000 or under, please utilize the Small Grants Program.
Types of Support Available
- Program– Programs that address a specific, demonstrated community need or interest. The foundation is particularly interested in programs that improve access and participation in the arts by underserved communities
- Capital– Proposals for property purchase, equipment purchase, facilities improvement, and capital campaigns. A minimum of 2 estimates must accompany a capital request
- Season or Performance Support- Proposals to underwrite a venue’s season or a specific performance will be considered through this opportunity. The foundation is particularly interested in supporting seasons that demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion of underserved/underperformed artists
- Operating Support – Through this opportunity, the foundation considers requests for short-term assistance that will improve long-term sustainability.
- Capacity Building- Proposals that build organizational capacity. Of particular interest are proposals that build the organizations capacity to strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion in both operations and programming
Who May Qualify?
- This opportunity is meant for organizations whose primary purpose is for the practice, performance and interpretation of the arts. As such, they will accept applications from theatres, arts councils, museums, non-profit galleries and performing arts organizations. This is not an opportunity for other types of organizations that might want to add an arts component to their existing programming
- Any 501(c)(3) where a grant will benefit significantly (but not necessarily exclusively) residents of the Foundation’s service area: Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and/or Tioga counties.
- Organizations requiring a 501(c)(3) as a fiscal sponsor may be eligible to apply
For more information, visit https://donorswhocare.org/grant-seekers/grant-seeker-forms/