A significant funding opportunity for artists based in New York City whose work engages community, cultural production, and racial justice. The Scherman Foundation’s Arts Grant supports practices that extend beyond individual projects, focusing on artists contributing to long-term cultural, political, and economic transformation. With an emphasis on BIPOC-led work, place-based initiatives, and movement-building, this grant prioritizes artists who are actively shaping local ecosystems, building networks, and expanding the role of art within public life across the city.
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Scherman Foundation Arts Grant Snapshot
What:
Scherman Foundation Arts Grant
Who:
Artists based in the United States and New York City, accountable to or directed by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities
Where:
New York City, USA
Award / Support:
$70,000 grant
Application Fee:
None
Deadline:
April 17, 2026
Official Link:
https://www.scherman.org/how-to-apply
About the Opportunity
The Scherman Foundation Arts Program supports work that builds cultural, political, and economic power through the arts. The program prioritizes place-based initiatives across New York City, with a focus on neighborhoods where long-standing BIPOC communities are shaping artistic and cultural life.
Funding is directed toward artists and initiatives that engage with racial justice, community power, and cultural transformation. The program emphasizes work that connects artistic practice with broader social and political frameworks.
What Is Offered
- $70,000 grant
- Support for work rooted in racial justice and community engagement
- Focus on place-based artistic practice in New York City
- Emphasis on movement-building and cultural transformation
- Support for BIPOC-led artistic work and infrastructure
Who Should Apply
- Artists based in the United States and New York City
- BIPOC Artists or Orgs directed by and accountable to BIPOC communities
- Artists demonstrating intersectional practices
Timeline
Deadline: April 17, 2026
Why This Opportunity Matters
This grant offers significant funding for artists working within community, activism, and cultural transformation. It supports practices that extend beyond individual projects into broader systems of change within the arts and public life.
Apply
https://www.scherman.org/how-to-apply
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