NYSCA SCR GRANTS
The Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) program, formerly known as the Decentralization or DEC program, supports arts and cultural programming and the creation of new artworks in Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua counties. It is administered by Arts Services Inc. (ASI) and funded by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).
NOTE: SCR grants will not be administered by ASI in 2024. See the Creative Impact Fund page for information on available state-funded grants for the 2024 calendar year.
Click here to learn why SCR funding means so much to our grant recipients and helps ensure their success.
2023 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
ASI’s SCR grants provide support for public arts projects presented by any nonprofit organization, government entity/municipality, tribal organization, or individual in Erie, Niagara, or Chautauqua counties. Direct applicants of New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), including NYSCA’s Regional Economic Development Council (RED-C) grants, are ineligible to apply for SCR grants regardless of funding status.
All applications must be completed through our online grant portal. If you have applied for a grant through ASI in the past, please do not create a new account in the grants portal. If you’ve forgotten your login information or need access to past applications, please email Holly Grant at [email protected]. If you require assistance or access to a computer or internet to complete your application, please contact Holly at 716-833-3004 x512 or [email protected] to set up an appointment. Our online grant portal allows you to:
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- Preview the online application, where you can review the application without creating an account or signing in.
- Begin the application process, where you can save drafts and complete an application.
Click here to watch a video tutorial on how to create your account.
IMPORTANT 2023 DEADLINES
| Applications Open | September 2022 | March 2023 |
| Information Sessions | Fall 2022 | Spring 2023 (below) |
| Deadline for Draft Review | November 21, 2022 | May 12, 2023 |
| Final Application Due | December 5, 2022 | May 26, 2023 |
| Funding Announcements | Early February 2023 | Early July 2023 |
FUNDING CATEGORIES
COMMUNITY ARTS GRANT
The Community Arts Grant provides financial and technical assistance for community-based arts activities that are presented by eligible nonprofit organizations and/or individual artists with community partners in Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua counties. Requests can be made between $500 and $5,000.
ARTS EDUCATION GRANT
The Arts Education Grant provides financial and technical assistance to eligible organizations and/or individual artists to support arts education projects in K-12 public schools, publicly funded charter schools, and after-school programs within Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua counties. Requests can be made between $500 and $5,000.
INDIVIDUAL ARTIST COMMISSION GRANT
The Individual Artist Commission Grant is intended to support the creation of a new work that engages the community through an artist’s creative process. Artists of all disciplines residing in Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua counties are eligible to apply for this grant for community-based projects. The goal of this grant is to support the creative work of individual artists, encourage interaction between artists and county residents, and highlight the role of the artist as a community resource. Requests can be made between $1,000 and $2,500.
INFORMATION SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS
The dates and times for our 2023 SCR Information Sessions will be posted shortly. Presentation will last between 45-60 minutes and will be followed by a 60-minute work session for anyone who wants assistance with or to ask specific questions about their application.
At our grant information sessions, ASI’s Grants and Programming Director will review the guidelines and offer grant-writing tips and best practices to help you / your organization prepare your SCR application. ASI also offers technical assistance and professional development opportunities on a year-round basis that often cover a variety of grant-related topics.
Information sessions are mandatory for all new applicants and strongly encouraged for returning applicants.
Todas las sesiones informativas serán presentadas en inglés. Por favor avise con anticipación si necesita un traductor.
If you lack access to internet or the technology required to attend a virtual session or to complete your application, contact Holly Grant at 716-833-3004 x512 or [email protected] to schedule a one-on-one consultation or work session. ASI’s office does have wifi and extra computers available to use on site.
If you are unable to attend any of these public info sessions, you can register to watch a pre-recorded info session here or set up a one-on-one meeting by contacting Holly at [email protected].
PAST SCR GRANT RECIPIENTS & PANELISTS
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