The goal of the Marketing for Economic Development program is to support Onondaga County-based nonprofit arts organizations in promoting their programming,via partnership with local marketing agencies. It is designed to increase tourism to Onondaga County; attract new and returning audiences; and encourage peripheral spending to promote economic development.  

Program Details 

Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 13, 2027 at 11:59 PM

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

Who may apply: nonprofit organizations in Onondaga County

Award Amount: $3,500 to $17,500

Project Period: January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027 

  You can view the full program guidelines on the CNY Arts website.

Welcome to the application form for the Tier Three Project Support program!

The purpose of the Tier Three Project Support program is to provide grant funding for arts and cultural projects, programs, and services to the public executed by Onondaga County nonprofit organizations designated as Tier Three Agencies. Program Details

Application Deadline: Sunday, January 10, 2027 at 11:59 PM (end of day)   

Grant Decisions Announced: On or before Friday, March 12, 2027

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

Who may apply: Tier Three Agencies in Onondaga County

 Award Amount: $1,000 to $10,000

Project Period: January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027

Total Available Funding: $220,000

You can view the full program guidelines on the CNY Arts website.