The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all.
NYSCA and NYFA Launch 2026 Cycle of NYSCA Reserve Fund Grants
Artist Beau Stanton, “A Journey Woven Through Time”, curated by T Iadicicco, Albany Center Gallery -Located at 25 Orange Street, Albany, NY on the "Quackenbush Garage"
Photo by Albany Center Gallery
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NYSCA and NYFA Launch 2026 Cycle of NYSCA Reserve Fund Grants
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) announced the 2026 cycle of NYSCA Reserve Fund Grants (RFG), an innovative initiative designed to help New York State-based nonprofit arts organizations to establish a reserve fund or build on an existing reserve fund.
Grants of up to $50,000 will be made available for a total of $1,760,000 in support.
Applications will close on Tuesday, May 5 at 5:00 PM ET and will be available through the NYFA website.
The Young People's Chorus of New York City, a NYSCA grantee through our Arts Education Program in performance at the 92nd St. Y. Photo by Stephanie Berger.
Over 1600 Organizations and 600 artists are supported by NYSCA grants
In FY2026, NYSCA awarded $82 million in direct support to 607 individual artists and 1,658 501 (c) 3 organizations and plans to award $80 million for capital projects.
Over $161 Million for FY 26 Arts and Culture Grantmaking
In FY 2026, NYSCA will award over $81 million for arts and culture organizations and artists and $80 million for capital projects.
Rioult Dance performs Pascal Rioult’s Views of the Fleeting World. In 2018, NYSCA awarded Rioult general operating support through our Dance Program, funding for public school residencies through our Arts Education Program, and support for new theater seating through our Facilities Program. Photo by Basil Childers.
Capital Projects Fund
Since the NYSCA Capital Projects Fund began in 2018, the agency has awarded 607 capital grants, totaling $300 million, across all 10 state regions through the support of the Governor and Legislature.
