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Professional Development Grants for Museums 2026 is sponsored by New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) & The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes. Supports professional development for nonprofit museums and museum service organizations in NY State, which may include gallery and arts education components.
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Professional Development Grants for Museums 2026 - The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Mission, Vision, and Values Major Donors and Foundation Support Cultural Partner Directory Home » Professional Development Grants for Museums 2026 Professional Development Grants for Museums 2026 Artist Development Grants Southern Finger Lakes Artist Fellowship Professional Development Grants for Museums 2026 Professional Development Grants for Museums 2026 The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) fosters and advances the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. In partnership with The ARTS Council, NYSCA offers professional development funding for eligible non-profit museums and museum service organizations across New York State that are open to the public. Start your application here . This is a statewide program. Applicants from outside The ARTS Council’s service area (Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga Counties) are eligible for this grant. Please note that the professional development activities must occur between January 1 and December 31, 2026 and take place within New York State . The application is now open. The deadline to apply is 11:59pm on February 27, 2026. All applicants will be notified of funding decisions by March 13, 2026. Please contact Nate Weisenberg ( nate@eARTS.org ) if you have any issues accessing the guidelines or application, or questions about eligibility not answered in the grant guidelines . This project is made possible with funds from the the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and is administered by NYSCA and The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes. Read more detailed information on eligibility in the grant guidelines . Grant Guidelines Grant Guidelines Applications are accepted via this Google Form until 11:59pm on Friday, February 27. Start Your Application Here Link to Museum Professional Development Program Application
Application snapshot: target deadline February 27, 2026; published funding information Not specified (professional development funding); eligibility guidance Non‑profit museums and museum service organizations in New York State.
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Professional Development Grants for Museums 2026 - The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Mission, Vision, and Values Major Donors and Foundation Support Cultural Partner Directory Home » Professional Development Grants for Museums 2026 Professional Development Grants for Museums 2026 Artist Development Grants Southern Finger Lakes Artist Fellowship Professional Development Grants for Museums 2026 Professional Development Grants for Museums 2026 The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) fosters and advances the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all.
In partnership with The ARTS Council, NYSCA offers professional development funding for eligible non-profit museums and museum service organizations across New York State that are open to the public. Start your application here . This is a statewide program.
Applicants from outside The ARTS Council’s service area (Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga Counties) are eligible for this grant. Please note that the professional development activities must occur between January 1 and December 31, 2026 and take place within New York State . The application is now open.
The deadline to apply is 11:59pm on February 27, 2026. All applicants will be notified of funding decisions by March 13, 2026. Please contact Nate Weisenberg ( nate@eARTS.
org ) if you have any issues accessing the guidelines or application, or questions about eligibility not answered in the grant guidelines . This project is made possible with funds from the the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and is administered by NYSCA and The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.
Read more detailed information on eligibility in the grant guidelines . Grant Guidelines Grant Guidelines Applications are accepted via this Google Form until 11:59pm on Friday, February 27. Start Your Application Here Link to Museum Professional Development Program Application
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Non‑profit museums and museum service organizations in New York State. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified (professional development funding) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 27, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Art Meets Activism (AMA) Grant is sponsored by Kentucky Foundation for Women. Supports feminist artists and organizations leading community members in participatory art-making to advance positive social change in Kentucky. Application snapshot: target deadline February 23, 2026; published funding information $1,000 - $7,500; eligibility guidance Individual women or gender non-conforming artists and feminist organizations residing in Kentucky. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
USArtists International is sponsored by Mid Atlantic Arts. Supports U. S. performing artists and ensembles in dance, music, and theater invited to perform at significant international festivals and performing arts markets abroad. Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt: USArtists International - Mid Atlantic Arts Opportunities Outside of Mid Atlantic Arts CALT Appalachian Foodways Practitioner Fellowships CALT Black Appalachian Storytellers Fellowship CALT Community Anchors Initiative CALT Emerging Traditional Artists Program Cultural Sustainability: Community Roots Delaware Division of the Arts Individual Artist Fellowships Folk and Traditional Arts Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives New Jersey State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowships Performing Arts Global Exchange Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color Strategic Plan / Imagine Next Opportunities Outside of Mid Atlantic Arts CALT Appalachian Foodways Practitioner Fellowships CALT Black Appalachian Storytellers Fellowship CALT Community Anchors Initiative CALT Emerging Traditional Artists Program Cultural Sustainability: Community Roots Delaware Division of the Arts Individual Artist Fellowships Folk and Traditional Arts Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects Grants Mid Atlantic Presenter Initiatives New Jersey State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowships Performing Arts Global Exchange Walking Together: Investing in Folklife in Communities of Color Strategic Plan / Imagine Next Deadline: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Image: Zoe & Cloyd performing in Holy Trinity Church in Westport, Ireland. Credit: Michael Reynolds. International Touring Impact Stories Grant Matching Requirement USArtists International® supports in-person performances by artists from any state or territory in the U.S. at engagements at international festivals, global presenting arts markets, and other eligible engagements outside of the United States. The program funds individuals and ensembles across all performing arts practices and disciplines. Mid Atlantic Arts is committed to the development and expansion of both the careers and artistic goals of U.S. performers by providing connections to audiences, presenters, curators, and their peers through the USAI program. By elevating the voices that reflect a vibrant array of creative expression, we are able to celebrate and share the diversity and imagination of the United States. Grant support range: Grants of up to $11,000 toward eligible expenses. Grants require a one-to-one cost share (or match). Applications to USAI must meet eligibility criteria in each of the following three areas to be eligible for the program: International Tour Eligibility Please see the Guidelines below for the full list of eligibility requirements. Deadline: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 by 11:59 PM Eastern For projects taking place between June 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. Letters of invitation are due by Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Guidelines and Application Program Guidelines have been refreshed. There is one deadline for USAI this program year. Be sure to review artist eligibility as Fiscal Sponsorship is no longer allowed. To learn more, read the Application snapshot: target deadline February 25, 2026; published funding information Up to $11,000; eligibility guidance U. S. -based individual performing artists and ensembles; applicants must have a letter of invitation from an eligible international festival. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
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