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Brooklyn Arts Council
Brooklyn · US
Brooklyn's arts council, which regrants city arts money (NYC Department of Cultural Affairs) through the Brooklyn Arts Fund to individual artists and nonprofits for arts projects that create experiences for audiences in Brooklyn; in 2026 it distributed $625,000 to 136 projects. Its 2027 grants round also includes the Cultural Entrepreneur Fund, Creative Equations Fund and Local Arts Support.
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Who can apply — in their words
Funded by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), this money is for arts and cultural projects that contribute to creative experiences for audiences in Brooklyn. The best proposals share how the project will impact the cultural life of their audience and community.
Applying
Applications are taken in dated rounds, not year-round — the dates below are the ones they publish.
Applications Open: August 17, 2026 Applications Close: October 11, 2026