Community Arts Grants

The Grants Application

We are accepting applications through June 1 from local nonprofit and government organizations for projects to enhance the visual and performing arts in the county.

The arts council has established a budget of $5,000 for 2025. Grants of up to $1,000 will be announced by Aug. 1. Projects must benefit the Ontario County community.

The arts council has shifted its focus to assisting small-scale projects. Grants will only be available for projects or events with a total budget of up to $10,000.

2024 Grants

$1000 towards artists compensation for Geneva Light Opera

$1000 artists compensation and workshops for Dove Block Project, Geneva

$1000 for youth camp Main St mural painting for Canandaigua City Parks & Recreation

$1000 for exhibit support for Country Lawyer Gallery, Phelps

2023 Grants

$1000 for Chamber Fest Canandaigua at Cobblestone

$1000 for Bristol Valley Theatre

$1000 for Main Street Arts in Clifton Springs

$1000 for Geneva Concerts at Smith Opera House