The goal of the Small Festivals Fund program is to provide grant funding for small arts & cultural festivals in Onondaga County.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, by 12:00 PM (noon)

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be completed and submitted online at cnyarts.submittable.com. 

WHO MAY APPLY: Nonprofit organizations in Onondaga County producing festivals with a budget of $100,000 or less.

AWARD AMOUNT: up to $7,500

AVAILABLE FUNDING: $93,500

PROJECT PERIOD: January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025

For full guidelines, visit the CNY Arts website.

The purpose of the Onondaga County Microgrants Program is to provide grant funding for arts and cultural projects, programs, and services offered by nonprofit organizations and grassroots entities that contribute to the cultural development of Onondaga County. 


 Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 by 12:00 PM (noon) 

 How to apply: All applications must be submitted online through Submittable

 Who may apply: Nonprofit organizations* and community-focused unincorporated entities in Onondaga County

 Award Amount: up to $1,000

 Project Period: January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025    

Download the full Guidelines here.

CNY Arts