Arts & Culture Project Grants
These awards are made possible with funds from the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson.
Thank you for your interest in the Arts & Culture Project Grant. This program will not be offered in 2026. Please check back for updates on future opportunities
Arts Mid-Hudson announces the Arts & Culture Project Grant Program, a funding program to support the arts in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties. This funding is available to artists, nonprofit organizations, libraries, municipalities, unincorporated groups, and collaborations for arts and cultural activities. Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to, exhibits, performances, concerts, festivals, in-school and community workshops, screenings, readings, cultural programming, and the creation of new work. Grant awards are determined by a peer review panel made up of community members.
Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit organizations, individuals, and individuals applying on behalf of an unincorporated group, collaboration, or collective located in Dutchess, Orange, or Ulster Counties are eligible and encouraged to submit a grant proposal. Applicants and grantees of NYSCA and other Arts Mid-Hudson funding programs are eligible for this program.
Arts & Culture Project Grant Guidelines
Arts & Culture Project Grant Application
Letter of Agreement for Fiscal Sponsorship
Virtual Information Session and Q&A Sessions:
Click here to watch the Virtual Information Session.
Make one-on-one Grant Assistance Appointments with AMH
Applicants are encouraged to make appointments with the AMH Grants team to discuss specific questions, brainstorm ideas, and receive feedback on a draft. Appointments will be conducted by phone.
Click here to make an appointment with the AMH Grants Team
Contact AMH with accommodation requests. AMH provides free in-depth support including informational videos, resources, one-on-one appointments, and draft review. We recommend reaching out for individual assistance to the AMH Grants Team well in advance of the deadline, at (845) 454-3222 ext. 11 or grants@artsmidhudson.org.