Applications are closed for this program. Round 2 applicants will receive determination notification by early March. 

Are you a nonprofit arts organization based in the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Western or Central New York regions, striving to thrive and make a lasting impact? We invite you to apply for the NYSCA Stabilization Program for Small Arts Organizations, an initiative to help organizations improve their operations through tailored consulting services.

NOTE: If your organization is based in the Capital, Mid-Hudson Valley, Mohawk Valley, or North Country region, or on Long Island, click here for related information from the New York Foundation for the Arts. 

• Strengthen Your Foundation: Our purpose is to help smaller scale arts organizations effectively assess and address their operational needs. 
• Flexible Support: Gain access to a broad range of individualized resources and services, including organizational consulting, cohort learning, and peer mentoring. 
• Financial Boost: After successfully completing the program, all participants will be able to receive a grant of up to $10,000. These funds can be used to purchase software or equipment, and/or further organizational development services.
• Inclusive Focus: Rural and BIPOC-led (Black/Indigenous/People of Color) community-based organizations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Program One-Sheet Flyer

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This program is provided by NYCON via our partnership with the New York State Council on the Arts and made possible with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.