Orange County Cultural Services Fund

Orange County Cultural Services Fund is sponsored by Arts Mid-Hudson. This fund supports capacity-building initiatives for established nonprofit arts organizations or artistic programs in Orange County, New York. Financial resources are made available by the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson.

Grants and Funding — Arts Mid-Hudson The Empowered Artist Award is an annual fund to provide three unrestricted funds to three artists in honor of Linda Marston-Reid (former executive director of Arts Mid-Hudson). One of the most critical needs for artists is access to unrestricted funds so they may continue their practice, elevate their careers, and be more visible within their community.

These funds will enable artists to create work, purchase new equipment, access educational opportunities, and pay their bills. Ulster County Cultural Services & Promotion Fund The Ulster County Cultural Services & Promotion Fund (UCCSPF) is a funding resource dedicated to maintaining the artistic and cultural assets of Ulster County through capacity building initiatives (CBI).

Financial resources for this program have been made available by the Ulster County Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson (AMH). Established nonprofit arts organizations or artistic programs that have been in existence for three or more years and have a record of success shall be eligible and encouraged to apply for funding. Dutchess Partners in the Arts What is Dutchess Partners in the Arts (DPA)?

For over 60 years, Arts Mid-Hudson (AMH) has taken a lead role in equitably distributing Dutchess County arts and cultural funds to Dutchess County arts/cultural nonprofit organizations so that both residents and visitors to our region can enjoy a rich offering of arts and culture.

Through a partnership with the Office of the County Executive and Destination Dutchess, AMH is pleased to partner with arts organizations to support capacity-building initiatives and arts and cultural programming. We seek partners with a history of achievement in the arts, good management, stable finances, and self-sustaining programs with the potential to make a measurable impact..

Capacity-Building Initiatives support initiatives that grow the capacity of arts and cultural organizations in Dutchess County. This funding opportunity is made possible through funding from the County of Dutchess. Programmatic Support funds may be used for new and existing arts and cultural events that engage visitors and residents of Dutchess County.

All programs must have a stated focus on generating a measurable impact on tourism in Dutchess County. This funding opportunity is made possible through funding from Destination Dutchess, Inc. and the County of Dutchess.

Statewide Community Regrants Program Community Arts Grant – support arts and cultural activities that may include, but are not limited to: exhibitions, workshops, performances, festivals, concerts, plays, temporary installations, screenings, or readings. The Individual Artist Commission – supports the creation of new work by an individual artist. Can engage a particular community in the artist’s creative process and/or presentation.

Arts Learning Grant – supports sequential, skill-based workshop series focused on the arts and artistic process.

Projects can take place in-school during the school day and/or in after-school and community-based settings for youth and/or senior learners These awards are made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson.

This program was previously called the Decentralization Grant Program. Arts & Culture Project Grants The Arts & Culture Project Grant Program is a program created to support the arts in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties. This funding is available to artists, nonprofit organizations, libraries, municipalities, unincorporated groups, and collaborations for arts and cultural activities.

Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to: exhibits, performances, concerts, festivals, in-school and community workshops, screenings, readings, cultural programming, and the creation of new work. These awards are made possible with funds from the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson. This program will not be offered in 2026.

Please check back for updates on future opportunities. Orange County Cultural Services Fund The Orange County Cultural Services Fund (OCCSF) is a new funding resource created to maintain the artistic and cultural assets of Orange County through Capacity Building Initiatives . Financial resources for this program have been made available by the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson (AMH).

Established nonprofit arts organizations or artistic programs that have been in existence for three or more years and have a record of success are eligible and are encouraged to apply for funding.