The Scherman Foundation is seeking applications for its Arts Program to support generative artistry—the composers, playwrights, and choreographers creating new work and the musicians, actors, dancers, and artist-driven companies that bring their work to life.
Donor Name: The Scherman Foundation
State: New York
City: New York City
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): Ongoing
Grant Size: $30,000 over
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
The Core Fund Arts Program supports a wide range of organizations, from small groups devoted to the work of a single artist to larger producing entities and museums, as well as groups providing the infrastructure to sustain the creative life.
The Foundation emphasizes the provision of general operating support, believing that strong artistic leaders are empowered with flexible funding.
The Foundation funds a broad variety of professional performing arts organizations, as well as a limited number of visual arts groups. Its primary criteria are excellence and innovation. Within those criteria, it values creative diversity without cultural boundaries and increasingly prioritizes groups led by and serving BIPOC constituencies.
Funding Information
General operating and project grants considered. Grants average $30,000 over two-years.
Ineligibility Criteria
Arts Program will not Fund:
- Individual productions
- Capital campaigns or endowment
- Organization and projects outside New York City
For more information, visit The Scherman Foundation.