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NYSCA Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) Program is sponsored by New York State Council on the Arts (administered by The Arts Center of the Capital Region for Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady Counties). The Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) Program provides funding for arts and cultural projects that strengthen communities across New York State.
The Arts Center of the Capital Region is the SCR regrant site for Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady Counties.
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NYSCA Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) • The Arts Center NYSCA Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) Administered by The Arts Center of the Capital Region The SCR Program provides funding for arts and cultural projects that strengthen communities across New York State. The Arts Center is the SCR regrant site for Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady Counties.
Grants are awarded through a competitive, peer-reviewed process, and technical assistance is available to help applicants apply. Applications Open: Friday, January 30, 2026 Application Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026 Awards Announced: May 2026 Project Period: July 1 to December 31, 2026 Free Grant Seminars (Zoom) Join a one-hour Zoom session to learn about eligibility, categories, and how to apply.
These sessions are especially helpful for first-time applicants. All sessions are 3:00–4:00 PM: Thursday, February 26, 2026 The Arts Center will award $112,000 total across all categories: $56,000 for Community Arts Grants $28,000 for Arts Education Grants $28,000 for Individual Artist Grants Funding amounts are subject to available funds and panel review.
You may be eligible if you: Are based in Albany, Rensselaer, or Schenectady County Will complete the project in the same county Are in good standing with any prior SCR awards (if applicable) Restrictions Related to Direct NYSCA Funding Applicants who have applied directly to NYSCA or who have received direct NYSCA funding are not eligible to apply for SCR funding.
The SCR Program is intended to support applicants who are not receiving direct NYSCA support during the same funding cycle. You may submit up to three requests total, with a maximum combined request of $7,500 per funding cycle. No match is required.
SCR funds may support up to 100% of eligible project costs. For public-facing arts projects that are open and accessible to the general public. Best fit for: festivals, exhibitions, performances, public art, screenings, readings, and free or low-cost public workshops.
For multi-session, skills-based learning for a closed group, delivered with a school or community partner. Best fit for: residencies, after-school programs, and structured workshop series (minimum of three sessions). For individual artists creating new work, developing a project, or advancing their practice.
One community engagement component is required. Best fit for: creation and development work paired with a public program such as an artist talk, workshop, or community activity. Need help before you apply?
Technical assistance is available by appointment. Contact: Grants@artscenteronline. org The Statewide Community Regrants Program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Grants are available to non-profits, art-based organizations, and artists residing in Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
NYSCA Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) Program is funded by New York State Council on the Arts (administered by The Arts Center of the Capital Region for Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady Counties). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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