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Find similar grantsCreative Learning is sponsored by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC). Creative Learning provides grants for community arts education and participatory art-making projects for older adults in any Manhattan neighborhood.
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2027 GUIDELINES AND APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN FALL 2026 Creative Learning supports artist-led projects of any discipline that draw on arts education practices to engage older adults in in-depth arts learning and hands-on creation of artistic works.
Funding is provided for sequential, skill-building arts study and participatory arts projects that take place in accessible community-based settings such as senior centers, recreation centers, public libraries, and community centers. Applicants must identify the venue for their proposed project in the application.
Creative Learning supports projects taking place in Manhattan neighborhoods from Inwood to the Battery between January 1–December 31, 2026. The program funding is provided by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs’ Greater New York Arts Development Fund and the New York State Council on the Arts’ Statewide Community Regrants.
Program Guidelines and Application Tips Expand The eligibility requirements for Creative Learning have been updated for 2026. Returning applicants are highly encouraged to review the updated program guidelines . View and download the program guidelines here .
Review our Application Tips and Frequently Asked Questions here . Information Sessions Expand Learn what constitutes a well-prepared grant application and ask questions about LMCC's grant programs from our staff. Register for an information session webinar today: LMCC.
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We thank our cultural partners for helping us bring Information Session webinars to you: Afro Latin Jazz Alliance - Belongó Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) Chatham Square NYPL (Location) Chinese American Arts Council (CAAC) The Clemente Cultural Center Community Word Project (CWP) El Barrio’s Artspace PS 109 Harlem Arts Alliance (HAA) Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) NYC Arts in Education Roundtable (NYCAIER) West Harlem Arts Alliance (WHAA) Interested in accessing resources to further develop your knowledge and skills in raising the resources to support your practice?
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net ，或致電 (212) 219-3139 Find all the relevant resources to manage your Creative Learning award, including the forms to submit your event notification, final report and changes in the supported project, here Creative Engagement 2025 grantees Creative Learning 2024 Grantees Creative Learning 2023 Grantees Creative Learning 2022 Grantees
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Manhattan-based artists, arts groups, and community-focused organizations. Supported by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the New York State Council on the Arts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Creative Learning are due November 12, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Creative Learning is funded by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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