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
The Round 1 application deadline has passed. Award announcement: on or before Friday, May 15, 2026.
ROUND 2 OF 2 ***NOW OPEN***
- 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: Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Project Period: January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Award Announcement: On or before Friday, January 15, 2027
Award Amount: Up to $5,000
How to Apply: All applications must be submitted online through Submittable
We recommend using a computer to complete this application, and not a mobile device. If you do not have access to a computer, please reach out to grants@cnyarts.org, or consider contacting your local library.