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.
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
ROUND 1 OF 2
- Project Period: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 **
- Application Launch: Monday, March 2, 2026
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM
- Award Announcement: on or before Friday, May 15, 2026
ROUND 2 OF 2
- Project Period: January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM
- Award Announcement: on or before Wednesday October 21, 2026
Program Details
Applications launch: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Application deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Project Period: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Award Announcement: On or before Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Award Amount: Up to $7,500
How to Apply: All applications must be submitted online through Submittable
Program Details
Applications launch: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Application deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Project Period: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Award Announcement: On or before Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Award Amount: Up to $5,000
How to Apply: All applications must be submitted online through Submittable
Program Details
Applications launch: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Application deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Project Period: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Award Announcement: On or before Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Award Amount: Up to $1,000 (Microgrant), $5,000 (regular)
How to Apply: All applications must be submitted online through Submittable
Program Details
Applications launch: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Application deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Project Period: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Award Announcement: On or before Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Award Amount: Up to $5,000
How to Apply: All applications must be submitted online through Submittable