Hallockville Museum Farm: NYSCA & NYFA Awards Hallockville $ 15,000 Grant to Est. Reserve Fund

 

NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS (NYSCA) AND

NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS (NYFA)

AWARDS HALLOCKVILLE MUSEUM FARM $15,000 GRANT TO ESTABLISH RESERVE FUND 

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59 Organizations Across New York State Recognized with Grants Totaling $1,760,000

in Second Year of NYSCA Reserve Fund Grants Program

Hallockville Museum Farm is one of 59 organizations across New York State to be recognized with a NYSCA Reserve Fund Grant from New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA). 

The NYSCA Reserve Fund Grants program was established to help New York State-based nonprofit arts organizations to establish a reserve fund. In 2026, the program’s second year Hallockville Museum Farm was awarded $15,000.

The 59 recipients were selected from 771 eligible applications. They represent all regions of New York State, with 59% of organizations located outside of New York City, as well as a range of artistic disciplines. Eighty percent of the organizations will be establishing a reserve fund for the first time. 

The fund recognizes and attempts to mitigate the volatility of the industry, including increased costs, decreased philanthropy, and unpredictable income. The benefits of establishing or adding to a reserve fund include, but are not limited to: the ability to weather new challenges, cover unexpected expenses, strengthen balance sheets to leverage new funders, and can be a key factor in strategic planning and capacity building.

“This grant is an important investment in Hallockville Museum Farm’s future. As we preserve the agricultural history of the North Fork and create meaningful experiences for our community, we must also ensure that our organization remains financially resilient and prepared for the years ahead. Establishing a reserve fund will help us navigate unexpected challenges, plan responsibly for the future, and continue to grow our programs and impact. We are grateful to NYSCA and NYFA for recognizing the importance of this work and supporting Hallockville’s long-term sustainability,”, said Marianne Della Croce, Executive Director, Hallockville Museum Farm

This program was open to nonprofit arts organizations based in New York State who received direct funding from NYSCA in the last three years with operating budgets between $150,000 and $3 million. Individual grant amounts range from $15,000 to $50,000 in accordance with the organization’s operating budget.

“We are thrilled to partner with The New York State Council on the Arts on the NYSCA Reserve Fund Grants program, which recognizes that arts organizations are often the backbone of creative communities state-wide. This support is a true investment in these organizations and their stability moving forward, as well as the many constituents they serve,” said Michael Royce, CEO, NYFA.

In addition to providing support through direct funds, the RFG will offer one year of supplementary technical services focused on organizational sustainability and financial prudence provided by Advance Collaborative. Each recipient will receive one virtual workshop dedicated to organizational reserve funding and strategies to support long-term sustainability, one hour long one-on-one consulting session; and monthly office hours to field pressing questions in a communal setting.

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New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA):
The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) was established in 1971 to empower artists at critical stages in their creative lives. Today, the nonprofit organization’s programs and services are far-reaching and are rooted in a wealth of physical and online resources. Each year, NYFA awards more than $4 million in cash grants to individual visual, performing, and literary artists throughout the United States. NYFA’s Fiscal Sponsorship program, one of the oldest and most reputable in the country, helps national artists and arts organizations raise and manage an average of $4 million annually. NYFA’s Learning programs, including its Artist as Entrepreneur and Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program, provide thousands of artists, creatives, and arts administrators with professional development training and support. NYFA’s website, NYFA.org, is used by more than 1 million people and features more than 20,000 opportunities and resources available to artists in all disciplines.

New York State Council on the Arts:

The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture and creativity for all. For FY2027, the Council on the Arts will award $161 million, serving organizations and artists across all 10 state regions. Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch.  For more information on NYSCA, please visit arts.ny.gov/SOAfellow, and follow NYSCA’s Facebook page, on X @NYSCArts and Instagram @NYSCouncilontheArts.

Hallockville Museum Farm:

Hallockville Museum Farm preserves and shares the agricultural heritage and rural history of Long Island’s North Fork through its historic buildings, collections, educational programs, and community events. Located on Sound Avenue in Riverhead, Hallockville connects visitors to the people, traditions, and stories that continue to shape the region.