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.

CNY Arts