Applications for the 2027 cycle now open! The deadline to apply is December 4, 2026. Start your application here.
Individual Artist Grants
Individual Artist grants support the creation of new work by individual artists residing in Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga counties.
The goal of this grant is to support the creative work of individual artists in all disciplines while encouraging interaction between artists and community members.
All created artwork must be made accessible to the community through an activity or platform that can be accessible to the general public.
Grants ranging up to $5,000 are available to individual artists. More detailed information on eligibility and qualifications are in the grant guidelines.
Application Submission & Guidelines
All applications must be submitted online using our online application system.
All applicants are strongly encouraged to read the grant guidelines before starting an application. Grant guidelines detail all eligibility and award criteria.
Application Support Materials
Applying to grants can often be overwhelming, but we’ve put together the following to help make the process as simple as possible:
Application Creation Video
We’ve put together the following video to help make the online application process as simple as possible (Please note, slight variations exist in applications for different grant programs, but this video is still a good introduction in how to complete the online application):
Application Support & Information Sessions
Applicants, new and returning, are strongly encouraged to discuss their applications before submitting. Contact Nate Weisenberg, The ARTS Council’s Grants Manager, at nate@eARTS.org to discuss your project or for other assistance, including review of application drafts.
All applicants are also encouraged to attend an online or in-person grant info session or drop-in hour. You can find those dates and times here.
Recent SCR Grant Recipients
Visit the 2026 and 2025 SCR Grant Recipient pages for more information and details on previous grant recipients. Here is a map of 2026 recipients:
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program (SCR), a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.
