2025 Local Arts Support

Request: $2,000-$5,000

Funding is made possible through the generous support of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).

DEADLINE Nov 8, 2024 *All applications must be submitted online.

Requirements

Applicant eligibility*: Brooklyn-based nonprofit organizations or NYC-based artists working in partnership with Brooklyn-based nonprofit organizations are invited to apply. Applicants and organizational partners may not have applied directly to NYSCA for FY2024 funding. A NYSCA-grantee cannot serve as a fiscal sponsor for LAS

Funding priorities

Competitive projects will:

• demonstrate the ability to identify the BK community it strives to engage
• include a clear, realistic timeline that demonstrates the ability to complete the project to scope within the calendar year 2025
• detail engagement of experienced and appropriate personnel, including appropriateness of nonprofit partner
• share plans to promote the project *BAC strongly supports the payment of artist fees that are field and project appropriate.

Review Criteria

Taking into account the specific goal of this program, panels recommend funding according to the following equally important criteria:

• Artistic merit of the proposed project
• Quality and clarity of application narrative and budget
• Demonstrated community support for and interest in the project
• Audience benefit to be derived from the project
• Non-duplication of similar project in type of programming, geographic area, and/or community served
• Clearly defined ability to successfully complete the project

Application Instructions