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
The goal of the Small Festivals Fund program is to provide grant funding for small arts & cultural festivals in Onondaga County.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM
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: $143,662
PROJECT PERIOD: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
For full guidelines, visit the CNY Arts website.
The Syracuse Prize celebrates and supports individuals who have made a significant contribution to the enrichment and vibrancy of the City of Syracuse, through their commitment to advancing, uplifting, and sustaining creative expression, artistic access, and cultural equity in the City. One winner and four finalists will be named in this inaugural cycle.
This Prize is made possible through a generous donor-advised fund managed by the Central New York Community Foundation. The award process and associated ceremony are administered and produced by CNY Arts. The Prize and ceremony are not part of CNY Arts’ publicly-funded regrant programs.
Application Deadline: Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Finalists Announced: Friday, March 6, 2026
Award Ceremony: Spring 2026
***Applications must be self-submitted by the nominee. Anyone wishing to recommend a fellow community member for consideration should complete this short form. ***
For full guidelines, visit the CNY Arts website, cnyarts.org.