Creative Arts Grants 2026

Creative Arts Grants 2026 is sponsored by Max And Marian Farash Charitable Foundation. Unrestricted operating grants for small and mid-size creative arts organizations. The strategy prioritizes organizations that provide accessible opportunities to experience creative arts and include arts education programming.

Geographic focus: Monroe and Ontario Counties, NY

Focus areas: Arts and Culture, Creative Arts, Arts Education, Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Performing Arts

Grantseeker Resources | Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation Understanding our strategic priorities, grantmaking process, and requirements is your first step. This section is designed to help you assess the extent to which your organization aligns with our programs and how to best engage with us.

Our strategic focus targets areas that both contribute to the wellbeing of our community and provide a point of entry to solve its greatest challenges. Our programs focus on three key areas: arts , education , and Jewish life . Frequently Asked Questions If you have a few questions, chances are you aren’t the first.

We’ve assembled a list of the most common questions our grantees have. If yours isn’t on this list, please reach out to us. What is the average size grant?

Of the more than 400 grants awarded in 2019, the average grant size was $21,500, with a range of $250-$1,000,000. How long will it take to hear about a grant decision from the time I submit? The average decision timeframe is 1-3 months.

Once all the materials are received the Foundation strives to make a decision in about six weeks, but that can depend on the time of year or the complexity of the proposal. Can an organization apply more than once in a year? Only one application can be submitted annually for an individual program.

The Foundation can award more than one grant in a year to an organization as long as they are for different purposes. For example, it is possible for an organization to receive a general operating grant and a program-specific grant. How can I get help with my login or contact information in Fluxx?

Please contact our grants administrator, Pam Schlierf: pschlierf@farashfoundation. org . Can I reapply if my grant request is not granted?

No. Once a grant is denied the decision is final. What types of grants does the Foundation provide (e.g. program, operating, strategic, capital, etc.)? The Foundation awards grants in a variety of ways depending on the funding priority area and the needs of the organization.

The Foundation does not award grants for campaigns, endowments, or capital unless the organization falls within our Jewish Life giving priority. Does the Foundation make multi-year grants? Yes.

The multi-year grant is dependent on the need and the request. Multi-year grants should be developed with the appropriate Program Officer. Who is eligible for grants?

The Foundation does not make grants to individuals. Any registered 501(c)3 organization is eligible to apply. If your organization is not a registered 501(c)3 you must obtain a fiscal agent, who is a registered 501(c)3 to apply for and oversee your grant award.

Does my organization have to be located in Rochester? The organization does not need to be physically located in the Rochester area to be considered for a grant, but the intended beneficiaries of the grant must be in the Rochester area. What should I do if my question wasn’t answered here?

Please send an inquiry to info@farashfoundation. org or pschlierf@farashfoundation. org .

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