Statewide Community Regrants Program
Grant Application Deadline: December 15.
Individual artists, New York State registered nonprofit organizations, government entities and Tribal Nations can apply directly for grants. Others may be eligible to apply with the help of a sponsoring organization. Grants are project based and support cultural programming in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties of New York State, as well as the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation.
All first-time applicants are required to attend an info session or meet with the Grants Manager, Alicia Murphy, before submitting an application. She can also provide one-on-one support to help you feel comfortable with the application process.
If you are thinking about applying for a grant, feel free to email Alicia at grants@slcartscouncil.org to talk about your ideas. We can help you determine the best funding option for your project/event.
Available Grants:
Arts Funding Info Sessions
Registration is Required. Please click on the date(s) you’d like to attend.
All First-Time Applicants MUST attend an info session, or meet with our Grants Manager, before submitting an application.
| Saturday, October 3, 2026, 12:00pm Adams Free Library 2 North Main Street, Adams, NY | Thursday, October 29, 2:00pm Massena Public Library 41 Glenn Street, Massena |
| Monday, October 5, 5:30pm Flower Memorial Library 229 Washington Street, Watertown South Reading Room | Thursday, November 5, 10:00am Akwesasne Cultural Center 321 State Route 37, Akwesasne |
| Wednesday, October 7, 10:00am Creative Spirit Community Arts Center 6 Raymond Street, Potsdam | Thursday, November 12, 11:00am Thousand Islands Arts Center 313-321 James Street, Clayton |
| Thursday, October 15, 11:00am Zoom Meeting | Saturday, November 14, 10:00am Zoom Meeting |
| Friday, October 16, 11:00am Cranberry Lake Fire Hall 7715 State Route 3, Cranberry Lake | Monday, November 16, 11:00am Lewis County Historical Society 7552 State Street, Lowville |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:30pm Harrisville Free Library 8209 Main Street, Harrisville | Thursday, November 19, 1:00pm Frederic Remington Museum of Art Administration Building Boardroom 311 Washington Street, Ogdensburg |
| Saturday, October 24, 9:00am Creative Spirit Community Arts Center 6 Raymond Street, Potsdam | Friday, November 20, 11:00am Creative Spirit Community Arts Center 6 Raymond Street, Potsdam |
| Monday, October 26, 6:00pm Zoom Meeting | Monday, November, 30, 9:00am Zoom Meeting |
| Budgeting Workshop / Office Hours A brief budgeting discussion, followed by virtual office hours. Our Grants Manager will address any questions you may have! Monday, November 9, 10:00am – 12.00pm Attendance for this workshop is optional. | If you are unable to attend an info session, please contact the Grants Manager to schedule a private meeting. |
Grant Guidelines, Applications & Resources
Grant Applicant Resources:
Read the grant guidelines & application questions for the grant you are planning to apply for:
2027 Individual Artist Grant Guidelines
2027 Arts Education Grant Guidelines
2027 Community Arts Grant Guidelines
2027 Individual Artist Grant Application Questions
2027 Arts Education Grant Application Questions
2027 Community Arts Grant Application Questions
All applicants must complete a budget worksheet:
Project Budget Worksheet
Please save as a PDF to submit it.
You will use the second tab of this worksheet to submit your final budget.
Are you applying through a fiscal sponsor? Here’s what’s involved:
Fiscal Sponsorship Explained
Fiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement
Hiring artists? You need to attach a signed contract to your application
Renting something or hiring a non-artist for your project? You need to attach a signed contract to your application.
Other Services Sample Contract Form
SCR Info Sessions
Apply Here:
2027 Individual Artist Grant Application
2027 Arts Education Grant Application
2027 Community Arts Grant Application
Grant Recipient Resources:
Credit the grant correctly.
Proper NYSCA Credit Language MUST be used whenever & wherever promoting your grant-funded project.
“This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.”
Notify SLC Arts as soon as possible if any changes need to be made to your program.
If there are any changes to your project – particularly any budgetary changes over $200 – please email the Grants Manager at grants@slcartscouncil.orgslcartscouncil.org
Submit your grant-funded events to our audit schedule.
Submit your 2026 Grant-Funded Events Here!
You need to sign this form so we can legally pay you.
W-9 Form
Survey your audience (not required, but encouraged).
Audience Survey Form
Expect a visitor from SLC Arts to come see your program. Here’s what they’ll be looking for:
SCR Event Audit Form
Submit a final report:
2026 Individual Artist Grant Final Report
2026 Arts Education Grant Final Report
2026 Community Arts Grant Final Report
Logos:
SLC Arts Logos (Print & Online)
Please Note: Grant recipients are NOT permitted to use the NYSCA logo.
Not the best fit for our grant program? Check out these other resources!
- Grants/Funding Opportunities Newsletter from the St. Lawrence County Planning Office; subscribe by e-mailing Heidi Ames.
- NYFA Source is an on-line directory of awards, services, and publications for artists hosted by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA).
Made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.
