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Grants To Nonprofit Arts Organizations Support Continued Economic Vitality Of Local Arts Scene
New York State Council On The Arts (NYSCA) announced over 2,000 grants totaling $62 million to both nonprofit arts organizations and individual artists in its last round of grant funding. The NYSCA previously awarded $21 million for fiscal year 2025.
The grants support 1,497 nonprofit organizations and 509 individual artists, increasing access to arts funding and recognizing the substantial economic and social impact of New York’s vital arts and culture sector.
70% of the organization support grants were awarded to institutions with budgets under $1 million. The announcement included recipients of four different FY 2025 grant categories: Support for Organizations, Support for Artists, Targeted Opportunities, and Regrants and Services.
“As the unparalleled leader of arts and culture, New York’s creativity and innovation inspires the world,” Governor Hochul said. “Our continued investment in our dynamic creative sector will further boost tourism, strengthen our local economies and continue New York’s success as a rich and vibrant place to live, work and visit.”
Rockland County grantees include:
- Edward Hopper Landmark Preservation Foundation, NYSCA Support for Organizations, $40,000
- Garnerville Arts Project, Inc., NYSCA Support for Organizations, $49,500
- Penguin Players, Ltd. NYSCA Support for Organizations, $25,000
- Rockland Center For The Arts, NYSCA Support for Organizations, $40,000
- Rockland Conservatory of Music, NYSCA Support for Organizations, $40,000
- Strawtown Arts & Garden Studio, Inc., NYSCA Support for Organizations, $40,000
- Garnerville Arts Project Inc., Support For Artists Awards, John Morton: Minisceongo Overlay, $10,000
- Arts Council Of Rockland, NYSCA Support For Organizations Award, $40,000
The New York State Council on the Arts’ mission is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture and creativity for all. The NYSCA, an agency of the Executive Branch, was created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960.
NYSCA is also accepting applications for $80 Million in grants for the Capital Projects Fund until Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 at 4 p.m. NYSCA’s Capital Projects Fund invests in capital facilities and expansion projects for cultural nonprofit organizations that promote accessibility, diverse programming, environmental sustainability and more. This funding helps preserve and create jobs that contribute to the growth of New York’s arts and tourism sectors.
