All CAP Grants
CAP has grant programs for Tompkins County artists, and not-for-profits!
The Community Arts Partnership (CAP) will have five grant cycles for 2027 arts projects and artist opportunities. Since its founding in 1992, CAP has administered more than $8.4 million in funding to Tompkins County arts organizations, municipalities, nonprofits, and individual artists.
To support applicants, CAP offers free Grant Writing Advice Workshops, available live both in person and online, with a recorded sessions accessible anytime.
Questions, Ideas, ...
Robin Schwartz, CAP Grant and Program Director, programs@artspartner.org
Final report forms for 2026 grantees
For GAP, Artist in Community Grant and Arts Education Grant, Google Link HERE
For Strategic Opportunity Stipend (SOS) Grant, Google Link HERE
2027 grants posted in Sept. 2026
Grants will be due in January 2027 for January 2027 to January 2028 events.
Grant Overview and Proposal Writing Advice Workshops
Grants for Arts Programs (aka GAP Grant)
Strategic Opportunity Stipend (SOS)
2027 - 2028 Arts & Cultural Organizational Development Grant (ACOD)
Next cycle for applications will be at the end of 2026 for 2027 & 2028 grants
Proposal Writing Advice Workshop Recording
Twelve workshops (live and Zoom) are presented each year in person and on Zoom from October through December. A recording is below. Robin, CAP Program and Grant Director, does a brief overview of CAP's grant programs. Most of the presentation is proposal writing advice.
RECORDED WORKSHOP - WATCH IT HERE
0:00 - Intro & About CAP
2:44 - Synopsis of Part 1, 2, and 3
3:48 - Part One: General Grant Info and Resources
8:35 - Part Two: About CAP's Grants
20:19 - 50:00 Proposal Writing Advice!
PDF that Accompanies Workshop here
These are the slides presented during the recorded workshop. They can stand alone, but watching the recording (or attending a workshop) provides a great deal more advice, examples and explanations.
2026 Grants for Arts Programs (GAP)
FOR:
Public arts events in Tompkins County such as performances (theatre, music, dance), visual art exhibitions, literary events (fiction, poetry, spoken word, creative non-fiction) and artistic films. This grant is part of New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) "Statewide Community Regrant" program and is made possible by NYSCA with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
WHO CAN APPLY:
* Tompkins County not-for-profits. (Note: organizations applying directly to NYSCA cannot apply.)
* Municipalities and Tribal Nations
* Individual artists (or groups) using a Tompkins County not-for-profit as fiscal sponsor.
(See Past Grantees here)
DUE DATE:
2026 deadline has passed. Next cycle is for January 2027 to January 2028, due in January 2027, with guidelines and information posted here by September 2026.
2026 Artist in Community Grant (AICG)
FOR:
Tompkins County artists to share their work in an immersive and impactful way with a local community of their choosing. This grant is part of New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) "Statewide Community Regrant" program and is made possible by NYSCA with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
WHO CAN APPLY:
Tompkins County Resident Artists
(See past grantees here)
DUE DATE:
2026 deadline has passed. Next cycle is for January 2027 to January 2028, due in January 2027, with guidelines and information posted here by September 2026.
2026 Arts Education Grant
FOR:
Artist residencies in K-12 public schools, after school programs, or closed student groups at community organizations. This grant is part of New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) "Statewide Community Regrant" program and is made possible by NYSCA with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
WHO CAN APPLY:
Tompkins County Artists
Tompkins County Arts Organizations, Municipalities, Cultural Organizations
(See past grantees here)
DUE DATE:
2026 deadline has passed. Next cycle is for January 2027 to January 2028, due in January 2027, with guidelines and information posted here by September 2026.
2026 Strategic Opportunity Stipend (SOS)
FOR:
Funding for individual artist's career opportunities worldwide.
WHO CAN APPLY:
Tompkins County Artists
ABOUT:
Str
ategic Opportunity Stipends (SOS).. Tompkins County artists with a consistent recent record of producing art can apply for a very specific and strategic opportunity that will take their career to the next level. Funding for SOS comes from both a local private foundation, and the Tompkins Today and Tomorrow Fund & Maralyn W. Fleming Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County.
DUE DATE:
2026 deadline has passed. Next cycle is for January 2027 to January 2028, due in January 2027, with guidelines and information posted here by September 2026.
Arts & Cultural Organizational Development (ACOD)
Contact: Megan Barber - Executive Director, Community Arts Partnership
607-273-5072, director@artspartner.org
* The ACOD grant is on a two-year cycle. The 2025 & 2026 cycle is closed. Pre-applicant forms for 2027 & 2028 will be due in October of 2026. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria in the pre-application will be invited to submit full applications, which will be due in December 2026.
* ACOD grants support organizations that enhance Tompkins County’s brand as an artistic and cultural destination. The grants provide general operating support to local public museums and performing/visual arts organizations.
* Organizations interested in applying may contact Megan (see above) Grant guidelines and application instructions will be available at www.tompkinscountyny.gov/tourism/grants
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