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Manhattan Arts Grants - UMEZ Arts Engagement is sponsored by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) with support from the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation. UMEZ Arts Engagement provides grants for arts presentations and programming in any discipline anywhere in Upper Manhattan to enhance the diversity and frequency of arts and cultural presentations.
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UMEZ Arts Engagement - LMCC 2027 GUIDELINES AND APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN FALL 2026 UMEZ Arts Engagement is a grant program designed to enhance the diversity and frequency of arts and cultural presentations in Upper Manhattan.
Direct support is provided to artists and nonprofit arts organizations guided by the principle that support for artists of diverse disciplines, practices, cultural backgrounds, and career stages contributes to the vibrancy and sustainability of the communities in which they live and work. UMEZ Arts Engagement provides direct support specific to Upper Manhattan’s artists and nonprofit organizations.
UMEZ Arts Engagement invites proposals from artists and arts organizations that are both: Presenting arts projects or programming serving Upper Manhattan between January 1–December 31, 2026. Upper Manhattan is defined as: North of 98th Street on the east side of Fifth Avenue North of 110th Street on the west side of Fifth Avenue Program funding is provided by the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation (UMEZ) .
The UMEZ Arts Engagement program is administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. Program Guidelines and Application Tips View and download the program guidelines here . Review our Application Tips and Frequently Asked Questions here.
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: LMCC. net/RSVP First-time applicants are required to attend an Information Session or watch a recorded session before applying.
We thank our cultural partners for helping us bring Information Session webinars to you: Afro Latin Jazz Alliance - Belongó El Barrio’s Artspace PS 109 Harlem Arts Alliance (HAA) Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance (NoMAA) West Harlem Arts Alliance (WHAA) Interested in accessing resources to further develop your knowledge and skills in raising the resources to support your practice?
Click here to learn more about LMCC's professional development offerings. Questions? ¿Preguntas?
有疑問嗎？ If you have additional questions or technical issues please contact: UMAE@LMCC. net 歡迎您以中文與我們聯繫！請寄發電子郵件至 CreativeEngagement@LMCC.
net ，或致電 (212) 219-3139。 Find all the relevant resources to manage your UMEZ Arts Engagement award, including the form to submit your event notification, final report and changes in the supported project, here UMEZ Arts Engagement 2025 Grantees UMEZ Arts Engagement 2024 Grantees UMEZ Arts Engagement 2023 Grantees UMEZ Arts Engagement 2022 Grantees
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Manhattan-based artists, arts groups, and community-focused organizations in Upper Manhattan. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Manhattan Arts Grants - UMEZ Arts Engagement is funded by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) with support from the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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