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Apply for a Grant

Application windows are open for grants funded through the Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) Program in Clinton, Essex, Franklin and Hamilton, including the Akwesasne tribal community. Don't miss your opportunity to benefit from this source of funding for arts in our quad-county area.

Key Dates

  • Round 2 of 2024 Regrants for Arts Education & Community Arts: Application window remains open (Note: eligible projects must be completed by June 2025).

  

      

  • 2025 Regrants for Community Arts: Application window closed February 21.

     

  • 2025 Regrants for Arts Education & Individual Artists: Application window will be announced soon and will stay open for approximately one month.

Step 1

Review Guidelines, Eligibility and Application Requirements

  1. Review the 2025 SCR Application Guidelines PDF.

  2. Familiarize yourself with the three grant categories, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and funding caps.​​

Community Arts

Application Window:

       

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Applicants:

    

Community-based organizations, groups, collectives & artists.

Projects:

       

Arts and cultural projects open to the public in the community where the applicant lives and operates.

Additional Information:

       

  • Project budget required with application.

  • Requested funds may not exceed 90% of budget.

Arts Education

Application Window:

       

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Applicants:

    

Individual teaching artists, artist collectives or non-profit organizations registered in NY State.

Projects:

       

Sequential arts education projects in K-12 schools or projects at community-based learning centers for youth and/or adults.

Additional Information:

       

  • Project budget required with application.

  • Requested funds may not exceed 90% of budget.

Individual Arts

Application Window:

       

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Applicants:

    

Individual artists.

Projects:

       

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Additional Information:

       

  • Approved awards typically $3,000.  

  • No budget required.

Funding Ranges:

  • Minimum request: $1,000

  • Maximum funding request: $5,000 across up to three projects

Eligibility:

  • All applicants must be based in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, or Hamilton counties, including the Akwesasne tribal community, OR must have a fiscal sponsor based in one of these counties.

     

  • All applicants and/or project managers for organization applicants must be at least 18 years of age
    at the time of application.

     

  • Organizations and individuals who apply directly to NYSCA for grant funding may not apply for any SCR regrant funding nor serve as a fiscal sponsor in the same fiscal year cycle.

Application Requirements:

  • All applicants must submit their completed application via the Submittable platform.

     

  • All applicants must attend either a grant application seminar or participate in an individual consultation with ALCA’s SCR coordinator, Fred Balzac, unless they previously applied for funding through this program in which case they should contact Fred to confirm they will be exempt from this training.

 

  • Organizational applicants for Community Arts and Arts Education grants must submit an Intent-to-Apply form.

Step 2

Attend a Grant-Application Seminar or Consultation

First-Time Applicants

and applicants who have not applied since 2020

Attendance in a grant-application seminar or a consultation with Grant Coordinator, Fred Balzac, is required.

Sessions Cover:

       

  • Guidelines and application form walkthrough.

  • Project-specific feedback.

  • Technical assistance.

Contact Fred to Register:

fred@adirondackarts.org

(518) 588-7275    *include your full name if texting.

Returning Applicants

Contact Grant Coordinator, Fred Balzac, to confirm attendance will not be required.

fred@adirondackarts.org

(518) 588-7275    *include your full name if texting.

Step 3

Create a Submittable Account

If you don't have an account:

  1. Visit the ALCA Submittable portal.

  2. Create an account using your email address.

Step 4

Prepare & Submit Your Application

Draft Your Application

Use the Word version of the application form (available by request from Fred Balzac) to draft offline.

Required Attachments:

  • Prepare all documents specified in the guidelines.

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  • Ensure all fields marked with red asterisks are completed

Submit Your Application

  1. Log into the Submittable platform​

  2. Complete the application form and upload all required attachments.

  3. Double-check that all fields are filled out correctly.

Confirm Submission

  • After submitting, you will receive a confirmation email from Submittable.

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Need Help?

Contact Fred Balzac for support

fred@adirondackarts.org

(518) 588-7275   *include your full name if texting.

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