Capital Projects Fund

NYSCA'S FY 25 Capital Project grant opportunity is now OPEN!

Read more about the opportunities and download the guidelines below:

FY2025 Capital Opportunity Guidelines:

Small and Midsized Capital Improvement Grants for Arts and Culture:

This opportunity funds projects initiated by nonprofit arts and culture organizations of any size, with grants of up to $2 million that prioritize accessibility, artistry, cultural development, sustainability, health and safety, and structural and historical improvements. No-match grants of $10,000-$25,000 and $50,000-$99,000 are available for organizations with operating budgets under $2 million. Strong projects combine excellence in design with informed decisions about organizational capacity and community needs that will positively affect the future of arts and cultural organizations across New York.

Download Small and Midsized Capital Improvement Grant Guidelines and Application Manual

Large Capital Improvement Grants for Arts and Culture: This opportunity will support arts and cultural nonprofits across the state that are undertaking impactful, large-scale capital improvements. Grants will range from $2 million to $10 million for projects that have a total cost of $4 million or more. This funding will support investments that allow organizations to thrive by expanding cultural programming, reaching new and diverse audiences, and promoting accessibility. These grants will also help advance the State's goals around economic development, diversity, equity and inclusion, and will require all applicants to commit to social equity initiatives and access plans that serve all New Yorkers.

Download Large Capital Improvement Grant Guidelines and Application Manual

Capital Design Grants for Arts and Culture: This new opportunity will support the development of mid-stage and advanced design documents for arts and culture nonprofits with operating budgets of $10 million or less across the state that are planning eligible capital improvements and are currently in the early stages of design. Grants will range from $50,000-$500,000, for a maximum of 50% of the design phase’s total cost. No-match grants of $50,000 to $99,000 will also be available for organizations with budgets under $2 million.

Download Capital Design Grants for Arts and Culture Guidelines and Application Manual