brooklyn arts fund

Each year, Brooklyn Arts Council regrants hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding to 501(c)(3) organizations and individual artists all across the borough. A Brooklyn Arts Fund grant is so much more than monetary support. It is an opportunity to connect with mentors, training, and future creative collaborators.

Funding priorities

Competitive projects will:

• Demonstrate the ability to identify the BK community it strives to engage
• Include a clear, realistic timeline that demonstrates the ability to complete the project to scope within the calendar year 2026
• Detail engagement of experienced and appropriate personnel, including appropriateness of nonprofit partner
• Share plans to promote the project

Review Criteria

Taking into account the specific goal of this program, panels recommend funding according to the following equally important criteria:

• Artistic merit of the proposed project
• Quality and clarity of application narrative and budget
• Demonstrated community support for and interest in the project
• Audience benefit to be derived from the project
• Non-duplication of similar project in type of programming, geographic area, and/or community served
• Clearly defined ability to successfully complete the project