6th Annual Community Arts Grants – OPEN NOW!

February 22 2021

The Washington Square Park Conservancy is proud to launch its sixth annual Community Arts Grants program, which supports arts-based programming at Washington Square Park. Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 season.

DVP preparing for REVIVAL while practicing social distancing
Community Arts Grantee Dances for a Variable Population preparing for a virtual version of their 2020 REVIVAL event while practicing social distancing.

The Community Arts Grant program provides financial assistance to cultural organizations that provide arts programming in Washington Square Park. Developed to help support community organizations and local arts groups who have built a strong relationship with Park and Village neighbors, the program has to date awarded nearly $38,000 to such groups as the Washington Square Music Festival, the Uni Project, NY Laughs, and more.

The deadline to apply for this program is Monday, April 19, 2021 at 5:00 PM. Questions can be sent to grace@washingtonsqpark.org. Interested organizations can download grant guidelines-application here.