NYSCA Support for Artists

Artists may apply for a $10,000 grant to create new work, via a sponsoring organization, by selecting from the following artistic areas via dropdown menu in the application portal:
• Choreography Commissions
• Composer Compositions
• Film, Media, and New Technology
• Folk and Traditional Arts
• Interdisciplinary
• Literature
• Theater Commissions
• Visual Arts

Requirements

1. Artists must be aged 18 or older to apply.
2. NYS Residency: The lead artist(s) listed in the application must provide proof of residency to the sponsoring organization along with other support materials by the deadline set by the sponsor. For proof of residency, two different, current documents from the list below must be provided. All documentation must contain the artist’s name and home address. Documentation must be dated no earlier than two years prior to NYSCA application deadline. Because NYSCA awards public funds, the Agency reserves the right to request additional documentation to verify New York residency. NOTE: Proof of Residency documents are not to be submitted as part of the application.

• Telephone or home utility bill
• Credit card and/or bank statement (name and address page only; financial and account information should be redacted)
• NYS or Federal Tax form (first page only; social security and financial information should be redacted)
• Current lease or mortgage agreement listing the artist’s name and showing a NYS address
• NY State Driver’s license or NY State ID card
• Voter’s Registration Card

Application Instructions

Review the Application Manual.

Organizations can then apply thought the Application Portal.