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Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) Arts Education Grants is sponsored by Arts Services Initiative of Western New York. Supports individual artists and educators for community arts education projects with schools, focusing on arts-integrated learning and youth programs.
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SCR Grants for WNY Counties - Arts Services Inc. SCR Grants Jen Swan 2026-08-14T10:20:04-04:00 Starting in 2027 – All nonprofit organizations that apply to the SCR grant will be required to provide a copy of their most recent NYS CHAR500 filing receipt. Learn more about the CHAR 500 here . Or contact Holly Grant at [email protected] with questions.
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) established the Decentralization (DEC) Grant Program in 1977 to ensure that New York State’s cultural funding reaches every part of the state. In 2021, NYSCA rebranded the DEC program as the Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) program to better reflect its purpose and goals. The SCR grant program is designed to expand, promote, and increase arts and cultural programming at the local level.
The SCR program provides a link between NYSCA and portions of the community that might not be able to access funding directly from NYSCA by partnering with local arts agencies. These grants are administered by Arts Services Inc. (ASI) and funded by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to those living in or operating in Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua counties and the Native nations that share this geography.
ASI’s SCR grants provide support for community-based arts programs and projects presented by any nonprofit organization, government entity/municipality, tribal nation, or individual in Erie, Niagara, or Chautauqua counties, and the Native nations that share this geography.
The SCR program offers grants in three (3) categories: Individual Artist (Creation of New Work) Note: Direct applicants of New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), regardless of funding status, are not eligible to apply for SCR grants. All projects and programs must be completed within the project period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
Interested applicants must complete and submit an online application through ASI’s Grant Portal to be considered. See the guidelines below for a complete list of application questions, requirements, and grant eligibility. Deadline for Draft Review All applications must be completed through our online grant portal .
ASI’s online grant portal allows you to : Preview the application, where you can review the application questions without creating an account or signing in. Begin the application process, where you can save drafts, submit an application, and manage past requests. Click here to watch a video tutorial on how to create your account.
If you have applied for a grant through ASI in the past, please do not create a new account in the grants portal. If you’ve forgotten your login information or need access to past applications, please email Holly Grant at [email protected] .
If you require assistance or access to a computer or internet to complete your application, please contact Holly at 716-833-3004 x512 or [email protected] to set up an appointment or stop by the ASI office.
Check back in 2027 for Portal Access Nonprofits, Government Agencies, Tribal Nations The below guidelines cover eligibility and requirements for Community Arts and Arts Education grants available to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal nations in Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua counties, and the Native nations that share this geography. Requests can be made between $2,500 and $7,500.
Individual Artists and Collectives The below guidelines cover eligibility and requirements for Community Arts, Arts Education, and Individual Artist grants available to individuals and collectives in Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua counties, and the Native nations that share this geography. Requests can be made between $2,500 and $7,500.
At our grant information sessions, ASI’s Grants and Programming Director will review the guidelines and offer grant-writing tips and best practices to help you / your organization prepare your application. ASI also offers technical assistance and professional development opportunities on a year-round basis that often cover a variety of grant-related topics. Presentation will last approximately 60 minutes followed by an open Q&A.
Additional dates and times may be added. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 12 pm This information session will be presented virtually via Zoom. Click here to register for this session.
Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10 am This information session will be presented virtually via Zoom. Click here to register for this session. Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4 pm This information session will be presented virtually via Zoom.
Click here to register for this session. Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 2 pm This information session will be presented virtually via Zoom. Click here to register for this session.
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10 am This information session will be presented virtually via Zoom. Click here to register for this session. Monday, March 9, 2026 at 12 pm This information session will be presented virtually via Zoom.
Click here to register for this session. Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5 pm This information session will be presented virtually via Zoom. Click here to register for this session.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2 pm This information session will be presented virtually via Zoom. Click here to register for this session. If you are unable to attend any of these public info sessions, you can click this link to access a pre-recorded info session or set up a one-on-one meeting by contacting Holly at [email protected] .
Todas las sesiones informativas serán presentadas en inglés. Por favor avise con anticipación si necesita un traductor. Join ASI’s Grants & Programming Director at one of the following drop-in work sessions to get immediate feedback on your draft, talk through your project, and see examples of successful (and unsuccessful) applications.
Saturday, February 28, 2026 Niagara Arts & Cultural Center 1201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls ASI Office 2495 Main St, Suite 401, Buffalo Prendergast Library 509 Cherry St, Jamestown ASI Office 2405 Main St, Suite 401, Buffalo Apply to be a Grant Panelist More Information Erie County Discounted Rehearsal Space Rental Learn more about Alleyway Theatre's discounted rehearsal rentals.
VIDEO: Developing Your Program Budget More Information Niagara County Discounted Rehearsal Space Rental Learn more about the NACC's discounted rehearsal rentals. Jen Swan 2026-06-29T16:12:09-04:00 Celebrating This Year’s NYSCA SCR Grantees! Jen Swan 2026-06-29T16:12:09-04:00 June 17th, 2026 | Comments Off on Celebrating This Year’s NYSCA SCR Grantees!
It's our favorite time of year -- we finally get to announce the artists, organizations, and communities selected to receive funding through this year's NYSCA Statewide Community Regrant (SCR) Program. ASI's Statewide Community Regrants [...]
Jen Swan 2022-09-09T15:49:55-04:00 Applications for 2023 Statewide Community Regrants Are Open Jen Swan 2022-09-09T15:49:55-04:00 September 12th, 2022 | Comments Off on Applications for 2023 Statewide Community Regrants Are Open Ready to be rewarded for your creativity? Applications are now open for 2023 Statewide Community Regrants to fund your community arts project idea.
The Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) program program supports arts and cultural programming and the creation [...] Jen Swan 2021-04-05T10:28:18-04:00 Announcing the 2021 DEC Grant Recipients Jen Swan 2021-04-05T10:28:18-04:00 April 5th, 2021 | Comments Off on Announcing the 2021 DEC Grant Recipients We are excited to announce our 2021 DEC grant recipients!
This year, we have awarded $122,500 in New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Decentralization (DEC) grants to individual artists and arts organizations in [...] PAST SCR GRANT RECIPIENTS & PANELISTS ASI’s 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.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual artists/educators in Western NY with school commitment letter. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is an annual program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) Arts Education Grants is funded by Arts Services Initiative of Western New York. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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