The Arts Fund (AF) aims to develop Bronx artists and small arts organizations through its support of high-quality arts activities that engage Bronx audiences in a diverse array of artistic works in all disciplines, genres and styles.
Donor Name: Bronx Council on the Arts
State: New York
County: Bronx County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/14/2022
Size of the Grant: $1,000 to $5,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Bronx-based individual artists, artist collectives and 501c3 arts organizations with an organizational budget below $100,000 are invited to apply for grants of up to $5,000 that contribute to the cultural life of the borough. Individual Bronx residents and artist collectives do not need a fiscal sponsor; they may apply directly to this program.
Funding Information
- Grant Range: $1,000 to $5,000.
- Funded projects and programs must take place in the Bronx between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023, and be open and accessible to the public.
Eligibility Criteria
Basic eligibility for BCA grants:
- Individual applicants must:
- be residents of Bronx County. Proof of residency is required.
- Organizational applicants must:
- be based in the Bronx with a Bronx address,
- have existed for at least one year, and
- show proof of non-profit status and have an active board of directors
- Organizations– Eligible organizations MUST:
- Provide one of the following forms of proof of non-profit status:
- Internal Revenue Service 501(c)3 letter.
- Charter from Board of Regrants under Section 216 of the NY State Education Law.
- Current NY State Bureau of Charities (Office of the Attorney General) filing receipt.
- Certificate of Incorporation under S. 402 of the NY State Not-For-Profit Law.
- Have a current Bronx street address.
- Have an active Board of Directors.
- Not be recipients of New York City Department of Cultural Affairs funding for Fiscal Year 2022.
- Provide one of the following forms of proof of non-profit status:
- Individuals/Collectives– An individual artist or collective MUST
- Provide one of the following forms of proof of Bronx residency (with same address as that of the application):
- NYS Driver’s license
- New York State or New York City ID
- Voter Registration Card
- Mortgage, rent receipt or lease agreement
- Utility bill (e.g., electricity, cable, gas, etc.)
- Credit card or bank statement (first page only; social security number/financial information blacked out)
- NYS or Federal tax return.
- Provide one of the following forms of proof of Bronx residency (with same address as that of the application):
For more information, visit BCA.