Applications for the 2027 cycle now open! The deadline to apply is December 4, 2026. Start your application here.
Community Arts Grants
Community Arts grants support arts and cultural activities of artists and organizations in service to residents in Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga counties. These activities increase the value of the arts as an integral part of the community and make the arts accessible to all.
Grants up to $7,500 are available to artists and nonprofit organizations. More detailed information on eligibility and qualifications are in the grant guidelines.
Application Information & Submission
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.
