Manhattan Arts Grants 2027
Location: Manhattan, New York, USA
Open to: Manhattan-based individual artists, collectives, groups, ensembles, and nonprofit organizations working across artistic disciplines. Specific eligibility requirements depend on the grant program and Manhattan Community District.
Application Fee: Not specified.
What’s Provided:
LMCC offers four grant programs for the 2027 cycle:
Creative Engagement: Project funding ranging from $1,000 to $20,000. Open to all artistic disciplines in Manhattan Community Districts 1–12.
UMEZ Arts Engagement: Project funding ranging from $1,000 to $20,000. Open to all artistic disciplines in Manhattan Community Districts 9, 10, 11, and 12.
Creative Learning: Arts education program funding ranging from $1,000 to $17,500. Open to all artistic disciplines in Manhattan Community Districts 1–12.
Creative Unrestricted: $20,000 in general operating support for performing arts projects in Manhattan Community Districts 1–12. This program provides two years of support for artists and nonprofit organizations with budgets under $250,000 creating new work in the performing arts.
Applicant support includes virtual information sessions, in-person applicant labs, and virtual office hours for technical assistance and application guidance.
What the Artist/Applicant Must Cover: Not specified.
Duration: Creative Unrestricted provides two years of general operating support. Duration for the other programs is not specified on the main application page.
Deadline: November 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.
Additional Notes:
Applicants must choose one of three funding tracks: Project Funding, Arts Education Program Funding, or General Operating Funding.
Applicants are automatically considered for every available funding source based on the information submitted.
Program guidelines and FAQs are available in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese. Live communications, information sessions, and the application are conducted exclusively in English.
Results will be announced on April 5, 2027.
Applicants should review the individual program guidelines for complete eligibility requirements and application instructions.
