brooklyn arts fund 2027

In 2026, Brooklyn Arts Fund distributed $625,000 to 136 projects across the borough.

Funded by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, these grants are for arts and cultural projects that contribute to creative experiences for public audiences in Brooklyn (performances, exhibitions, workshops, reading series, festivals, public art, and more). The best proposals share how the project will impact the cultural life of their audience and community

WHO: Brooklyn-based individual artists, collectives, and nonprofit organizations.

WHAT: Funding for publicly accessible arts projects in all disciplines, genres, and styles.

WHERE: Proposed projects must occur within Brooklyn.

WHEN: Proposed Projects must occur within calendar year 2027.