NYSCA FY2027 Capital Projects Funds Opportunity

The FY2027 Capital Projects grant opportunity is now OPEN. Please find the links to each of the Capital Projects guidelines below. The deadline for the FY2027 Capital Projects opportunity is January 12, 2027, at 5pm. NYSCA's Capital Projects Fund will support arts and cultural nonprofits seeking State funding for investments in capital improvements that allow organizations to sustain and expand cultural programming for diverse audiences, promote accessibility and environmental sustainability, preserve and create jobs, and ultimately contribute to the growth of New York's dynamic arts and tourism sectors. Grants range from $10,000 to $10 million to support organizations and projects of all sizes. The three FY 2027 Capital Projects Fund opportunities are: Small and Midsize Capital Improvement Grants for Arts and Culture: This opportunity funds projects initiated by nonprofit arts and cultural organizations of any size, with construction and capital equipment grants of up to $2 million that prioritize accessibility, artistry, cultural development, sustainability, health and safety, and structural and historical improvements. Grants of $50,000-$2 million support up to 50 percent of the project’s total cost. No-match grants of $10,000-$99,000 are also available for organizations with operating budgets under $2 million. Strong projects combine excellence in design with informed decisions about organizational capacity and community needs that will positively affect the future of arts and cultural organizations across New York. Download the Small and Midsize Capital Projects Grant Guidelines here. Large Capital Improvement Grants for Arts and Culture: This opportunity will support arts and cultural nonprofits across the state that are undertaking impactful, large-scale capital improvements. Grants will range from $2 million to $10 million for projects that have a total cost of $4 million or more (grants support a maximum of 50 percent of the project's total cost). This funding will support investments that allow organizations to thrive by expanding cultural programming, reaching new and diverse audiences, and promoting accessibility. These grants will also help advance the State's goals around economic development and will require all applicants to commit to social equity initiatives and access plans that serve all New Yorkers. Download the Large Capital Projects Grant Guidelines here. Capital Design Grants for Arts and Culture: This opportunity will support the development of mid-stage and advanced design documents for arts and cultural nonprofits with operating budgets of $10 million or less across the state that are planning eligible capital improvements and are currently in the early stages of design. Grants will range from $50,000-$500,000, for a maximum of 50 percent of the design phase’s total cost. No-match grants of $10,000 to $99,000 will also be available for organizations with budgets under $2 million. Download the Design Grants for Capital Projects Guidelines here. The kickoff webinar will be held on September 22, 2026, at 12pm, and live office hour sessions with Capital Projects staff will be held weekly for applicants with application questions. Please visit the Webinars and Office Hours Page to register for the webinar or office hours, or to watch the webinar recording after September 22. NYSCA Webinars and Office Hours Page FY2027 Application Manual Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 0.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 15.00% WBE Goal: 15.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE) DBE Goal: 0.00%