State grantNew York
2027 Manhattan Arts Grants (LMCC)
Offered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
- Who can apply
- Manhattan-based individual artists, collectives, and nonprofits working in any artistic discipline.
- How much
- $1,000 – $20,000Award ranges vary by program: Creative Engagement and UMEZ Arts Engagement $1,000–$20,000; Creative Learning $1,000–$17,500; Creative Unrestricted $20,000 (two years of general operating support).
- By when
- Due Nov 12Opens September 8, 2026Application deadline November 12, 2026, 6pm EST. Applications open September 8, 2026.
Checked Oct 24, 2026
About this grant
The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council offers the 2027 Manhattan Arts Grants, a set of annual grant programs supporting Manhattan-based artists, collectives, and nonprofits across all artistic disciplines. Programs include Creative Engagement, UMEZ Arts Engagement, Creative Learning, and Creative Unrestricted, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $20,000. Applications open September 8, 2026 and are due November 12, 2026.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Manhattan-based individual artists, collectives/groups/ensembles, and nonprofit organizations working across all artistic disciplines. Creative Engagement and Creative Learning are open to Manhattan Community Districts 1–12; UMEZ Arts Engagement is limited to Community Districts 9, 10, 11, and 12; Creative Unrestricted is for performing arts only, Manhattan Community Districts 1–12, with budgets under $250,000.
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