Grants
Essex County arts and cultural organizations and individual artists could be eligible for grant assistance through one of the following programs:
Cultural Assistance Program Grants (CAP Grants)
The Essex County Arts Council administers the Cultural Assistance Program (CAP) Grants, which are funded by Essex County and the Essex County Board of Supervisors. CAP eligibility guidelines are included in the application file, on the FAQ page. If you have additional questions, please contact ECAC at 518.227.1242 or admin@essexcountyarts.org.
CAP At-a-Glance
- On line grant application available - January 1
- Deadline to submit - March 15
- Decisions - (approximately) May 1
- Final reports due - February 1
Sunburst Award for Artists
A microgrant that offers up to $500 for career opportunities for Essex County NY artists. See info here.
Other Local Grants
The Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) for organizations and artists is administered by the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts (ALCA), headquartered in Blue Mountain Lake, NY. SCR Grants are funded by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). For more information on SCR grants through ALCA, please visit their website.
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