This is a list of current grant opportunities, organized by discipline and in chronological order based on their due dates. We will continue to update and add to this list and invite you to submit any grant opportunities you know of to our RAC Resource & Opportunity Submission Form:
Grant Opportunities
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts Grant Program
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts has worked to enrich the quality of life in the Genesee Valley region for over 50 years by promoting arts and culture. One of the main tiers of GVCA programming is its grantmaking. GVCA offers multiple grant opportunities to high school artists, working artists, and nonprofit organizations.
https://gvartscouncil.org/pages/grants
New York Foundation for the Arts Awards & Grants
For decades, the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) has been a pillar in the arts community, championing creative expression and cultural innovation across the state and beyond. A cornerstone of NYFA’s mission is its robust Awards & Grants program, which provides a diverse array of funding opportunities and support to individual artists and arts organizations. These resources are designed to empower creative practitioners at every stage of their careers, helping them bring their visions to life.
To explore the full range of awards and grants available and learn more about the application process, please visit:
https://www.nyfa.org/awards-grants/
The Field
Need help with your arts business, creative projects, or life preparedness? You’ve come to the right place! Find articles, templates, videos, questions and answers, and other helpful resources – by and for working artists like you.
https://app.thefield.org/grants-and-opportunities
Grants & Residencies
All Disciplines
Creative Capital Award and State of the Art Prize Deadline: 4/3/25 at 3pm
Leeway Foundation: Transformation Award (LTA) Deadline: 5/15/25 (Philadelphia Artists)
Leeway Foundation: Art and Change Grant (ACG) Deadline: 8/1/25 (Philadelphia Artists)
Arts in the Parks w/ National Parks Service Deadline: Ongoing/Various
Art Noire: Jar of Love Deadline: Ongoing
Austin Creative Alliance Emergency Relief Fund Deadline: Ongoing (Austin, TX artists only)
The Awesome Foundation Deadline: Ongoing
Cowles Charitable Trust Deadline: Ongoing
Cultural Development Fund (CDF) Artist Grant Deadline: Ongoing
Foundation for Contemporary Arts (FCA) Emergency Grants Deadline: Ongoing
Future Generation Art Prize Deadline: Biannual
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts: Quick Action Material Fund Deadline: Ongoing
HUG Visionary Artist Grant Deadline: Ongoing
Humanities New York: Quick Grants Deadline: Ongoing
The Mellon Foundation Deadline: Ongoing
National Association for the Self-Employed: Growth Grants Deadline: Ongoing
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grants Deadline: Varies
Rochester Area Community Foundation: Brockport Arts Fund. Deadline: Ongoing
Savarsti: Create Space Residency. Deadline: Ongoing
Springboard NY Deadline: Ongoing
Teaching Artists ROC: Teacher Invited for Teaching Artists ROC. Deadline: Ongoing
Vermont Arts Council: Artist Fellowships Deadline: Ongoing
Visual Studies Workshop: Call for Community Curators. Deadline: Ongoing
Women’s Studio Workshop: Artist Residency Program Deadline: Ongoing
Literary Arts
Author’s League Fund: Authors League Fund. Deadline: Ongoing
Music
The Musicians Foundation Emergency Grants Deadline: Ongoing
New Music USA: Reel Change Film Fund. Deadline: Ongoing
Robert D Bielecki Foundation Deadline: Ongoing
SWEET RELIEF MUSICIANS FUND Deadline: Ongoing
Performing Arts
2025-26 Franklin Furnace FUND for Performance Art Deadline: 4/1/25
Visual Arts
Leeway Foundation: Media Artist + Activist Residency (MAR) Deadline: 4/14/25
Harpo Foundation Grants for Visual Artists Deadline: 4/28/25
The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation Emergency Grant Deadline: Ongoing
Artadia Award Deadline: Varies by City
Innovate Artist Grants Deadline: Ongoing
The Ford Foundation: JustFilms Deadline: Ongoing
Panavision New Filmmaker Program Deadline: Ongoing
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant Deadline: Ongoing
Squeaky Wheel Film & Media Art Center: Equipment Access Grant. Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Resources
Strategic Communication Planning Hub
Helping design communication strategies to advance your organization’s policy, advocacy and programmatic goals.
https://everychildthrives.com/strategic-communication-planning-hub/
Free Download - Artist Grant Proposal Template
Roc Arts United
Find educational resources, grant and resource opportunities, and calls for art here:
https://rocartsunited.org/opportunities-for-artists/opportunities/
Candid
Essential nonprofit data, tools, and resources
CCS Fundraising
Basics of Fundraising for nonprofits
https://www.ccsfundraising.com/fundraising-fundamentals/
PUTF
Pick Up The Flow is an online community and resource-sharing platform that aims to democratize access to opportunities.Currently, PUTF exists as an Instagram feed with over 37K+ followers, a website, a newsletter
https://www.instagram.com/pickuptheflownyc/
RAC Opportunities & Resources for Artists Submission Form
We continually aim to keep our Resource List comprehensive and up-to-date. If you have a resource that you believe should be included in our list, please submit it through the following link:
Disclaimer:
The resources listed on this page are provided for informational purposes only. The Rochester Artist Collaborative (RAC) does not explicitly endorse, recommend, or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of the information contained within these resources. Use of these resources is at your own discretion. We encourage users to conduct their due diligence and consult professionals when applicable. RAC is not liable for any harm or damages related to the purchase or use of goods, services, or resources accessed through any third-party websites listed here.
