Grants
Current Grants
Eligible Applicants: Municipalities within Onondaga County
Priority Deadline: Friday, December 1, 2023*
Project Award: Request should be proportional to project scale
How to Apply: *Proposals are accepted on a rolling deadline based on available funds with a priority deadline of Friday, December 1, 2023. Funding requests must be submitted via the Google form application.
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Past Grants
Grants for Organizations
Tier Three Project Support (Onondaga County)
The purpose of the Tier Three Project Support program is to provide grant funding for arts and cultural projects, programs, and services made available to the public by Onondaga County nonprofit organizations designated as Tier Three Agencies.
Application Deadline: October 31, 2023 12:00 PM (noon)
How to apply: All applications must be submitted online through Submittable
Who may apply: Tier Three Agencies in Onondaga County
Award Amount: $1,000.00 to $10,000.00
Project Period: January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024
Grants for Regional Arts and Culture Engagement (GRACE)
Formerly known as Decentralization (DEC) and Statewide Community Regrant (SCR). Project support grants for arts, culture, and heritage programs that are accessible to the public. Award tiers range from $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000. Locations: Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, or Oswego counties only.
Update: Applications are now open!
Deadline: November 15, 2023, at 12:00 PM (noon)
Who May Apply: Nonprofit arts and culture organizations located in Onondaga County
Update: Applications are now open!
Deadline: November 20, 2023, at 12:00 PM (noon)
General Operating Support Grants (County of Onondaga)
Operating support grants for arts and cultural institutions in Onondaga County. This program is by invitation only. Location: Onondaga county only.
Update: Applications are closed
Grants for Artists
Formerly known as Decentralization (DEC) and Statewide Community Regrant (SCR). Project support grants for arts, culture, and heritage programs that are accessible to the public. Award tiers range from $1,000, $2,500, and $5,000 for individual artists and projects. Locations: Cortland, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, or Oswego counties only.
Update: Applications are now open!
Deadline: November 15, 2023, at 11:59 PM