• Support for Artists — $10,000 in direct support to individual artists for the creation of new work
• Support for Sponsored Organizations — for groups operating without their own 501(c)(3) status

As your fiscal sponsor, LIAA:

• Submits your application to NYSCA on your behalf
• Provides administrative oversight throughout the grant period
• Handles required grant reporting for funded projects

Eligible disciplines for Support for Artists: Choreographer Commissions · Composer Compositions · Film, Media, and New Technology · Folk and Traditional Arts · Interdisciplinary · Literature · Theater Commissions · Visual Arts

Track 2 · The LI Grants Academy

The LI Grants Academy is free training and support for Long Island artists and arts organizations preparing NYSCA applications. The Academy is open to: Individual artists applying for Support for Artists Sponsored projects and collectives applying for Support for Sponsored Organizations 501(c)(3) arts organizations applying for Support for Organizations One note on fiscal sponsorship: LIAA serves as a fiscal sponsor for Support for Artists and Support for Sponsored Organizations only. 501(c)(3) organizations apply directly to NYSCA without a fiscal sponsor, though the Academy can still help you build a stronger application. Because NYSCA rules limit the number of applications we can sponsor, we may not be able to accommodate every request. ★ Open Learning Series (Free, Open to All) Online sessions for artists, organizations, and creative leaders across Long Island and beyond. Webinar: Fiscal Sponsorship for Support for Artists and Sponsored Organizations Webinar: Support for Organizations Panel Discussion: Inside the Panel — How Reviewers Decide Recorded sessions and resources on our Academy page ★ Suffolk County Cohort (Suffolk-Based Applicants) A focused support track for Suffolk-based artists, collectives, and arts organizations. Supported by Suffolk County EDC. Core Grant Readiness Workshop Special Topic Workshop: Narratives and Budgets Bi-weekly virtual grant clinics One-on-one consultations for up to 25 selected applicants Schedule of events coming soon. Join our interest list to be the first to receive dates, registration links, and cohort selection notifications. Visit the LI Grants Academy

Which Track Is Right for You?

How to Apply with LIAA as Your Fiscal Sponsor

For individual artists and sponsored projects.

1. Read NYSCA’s guidelines on the NYSCA Opportunity Guidelines page to confirm whether you should apply for Support for Artists or Support for Sponsored Organizations.
2. Complete LIAA’s intake form that matches your application type: Support for Artists Form or Support for Sponsored Orgs Form. Please include as much detail as you can.
3. Schedule a pre-application consultation with our team. After you submit the intake form, we will review your information within three business days and let you know if a meeting is the right next step for this cycle. Note, LIAA is limited in the number of projects we can sponsor, therefore we cannot accomodate all requests.
4. Submit your final grant materials to LIAA by July 5th.
5. LIAA reviews and uploads your application to the NYSCA portal ahead of the July 8th deadline. You’ll receive confirmation once submitted.

Questions?

We’re here to guide you through every step, whether you need a fiscal sponsor, application training, or both. Reach out any time at info@longislandartsalliance.org.

Thank you for everything you do to keep arts and culture thriving on Long Island.

Warmly,

Lauren Wagner

Executive Director, Long Island Arts Alliance