Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #2135761
NYSCA FY 2027 Arts Grants for Organizations and Artists
Posted
June 03, 2026
Respond By
July 08, 2026
Identifier
2135761
NAICS
813211, 813219
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Operations Division is offering grant funding for arts organizations and artists in New York State for fiscal year 2027. - Government Buyer: - New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), Operations Division - Eligible Applicants: - Non-profit arts organizations - Sponsored organizations (via fiscal sponsors) - Individual artists (via fiscal sponsors) - Organizations seeking support for targeted opportunities and regrants/services - Products/Services Requested: - Flexible general operating and programming funding for organizations - Creative commissions for individual artists (awards of $10,000 each, with up to $500 for fiscal sponsor administrative costs) - Support for performance residencies, subsidized rehearsal spaces, and folk arts apprenticeships - Regrant partnerships to expand access across all 62 New York State counties - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Some applicants must apply through fiscal sponsors - No set-aside goals for SDVOB, MWBE, or DBE participation - Contract term is one year, with possible extensions up to five years - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant opportunity rather than a procurement of goods or services.
Description
This solicitation is for grant funding opportunities provided by the New York State Council on the Arts for fiscal year 2027. The grants support various categories including Support for Organizations, Support for Sponsored Organizations, Support for Artists, Support for Targeted Opportunities, and Support for Regrants and Services. The contract term is one year with possible extensions up to five years. The opportunity is state-wide and aims to provide flexible funding to non-profit arts organizations and individual artists through fiscal sponsors.