Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than 2,400 grants totaling over $63 million to support nonprofit arts and culture organizations and individual artists through the New York State Council on the Arts. With more than $17 million previously awarded as multi-year grants, this funding round brings NYSCA’s Fiscal Year 2026 grantmaking totals to $80.9 million.
“New York’s arts and culture sector is a cornerstone of the state’s identity, and we’re making bold investments to ensure it remains strong,” Governor Hochul said. “These grants will lift up artists and organizations in every region, fueling local economies and expanding access to the arts. Congratulations to all the grantees – your talent and dedication help power New York’s future.”
Over half of Support for Organization grants went to arts and culture nonprofits with budgets under $500,000, and 71 percent were awarded to institutions with budgets under $1 million across the state. Recipients of four different FY 2026 grant categories were announced: Support for Organizations, Support for Artists, Targeted Opportunities, and Regrants and Services. A full list of the awarded grants can be found here…