Arts on the Block (ATB) $1,500 Grant

The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) Arts on the Block (ATB) grant program is a grassroots initiative designed to contribute to the cultural life of the borough through the support of small, local organizations and block associations. Arts on the Block is designed to fund artist activities that take place at local block parties or single-block festivals to increase attendance and contribute to the cultural life of a neighborhood.

Funded projects must take place in The Bronx between June 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 and be open and accessible to the public. Priority will be given to first-time applicant organizations that could become future grantees for other arts programs. The maximum grant award for Arts on the Block is $1,500.00.

Requirements

• Organizational applicants must:
o Provide proof of nonprofit status;
o Operate in The Bronx and have a Bronx address;
o Be at least one-year old; and
o Have an active board of directors.

• Block, tenant, or resident associations must:
o Be based in The Bronx with a Bronx address and
o Be at least one-year old.

Application Instructions