LMCC Creative Unrestricted

What it is

General operating funding for Manhattan-based performing artists, collectives, and small arts organizations. The program awards two-year grants assessed on artistic quality, timeliness of support, and community and field impact. Funds support sustained artistic practices and organizational capacity rather than single projects.

Who it is for

Manhattan-based individual artists, artist collectives, and small- to mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations working in dance, music, theater, or multidisciplinary performance with annual operating budgets under $250,000.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

The call says: “organizations based in Manhattan can apply for this grant offering $20,000 in unrestricted funding”

Where

Manhattan, International

When

November 12, 2026

Runs January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2028

What you get

$20,000 in general operating support over two years, paid in two $10,000 installments in 2027 and 2028, to support salaries, fees, project costs, rent, healthcare, childcare, venue and equipment rental, accessibility services, marketing, materials, and supplies.

What you need to apply

• Proof of Manhattan address
• One example of past artistic work (URLs or file uploads for audio, visual, text, or image formats)
• Optional second example of past artistic work
• For nonprofit organizations: IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter
• For nonprofit organizations: Most recent fiscal-year financial statement and projected FY2027 organizational budget
• For nonprofit organizations: NYS Charities Bureau documentation

How long it takes

About 4 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 6 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://lmcc.net/resources/manhattan-arts-grants/creative-unrestricted