Coby Foundation Support for New York Textiles
Museums and 501(c)(3) cultural organizations in New York can apply for Coby Foundation support to fund textile and fashion exhibitions, public programs, publications, and collection projects. Eligible projects include conservation, digitization, cataloging, and community initiatives that deepen public understanding of textiles and needle arts through innovative scholarship and expanded access.
Coby Foundation
Jm Kaplan Fund Support for Museum Publishing
New York 501(c)(3) museums producing nonfiction books on art, architecture, design, cultural history, cities, or conservation can receive US $1,500 - US $12,000 for specific publishing costs. The Jm Kaplan Fund’s Furthermore program supports writing, research, editing, design, illustration, photography, indexing, and printing for high-quality, broadly appealing titles.
The Jm Kaplan Fund Inc
Gladys Krieble Delmas Support for Museums
Museums and related humanities institutions in New York and beyond can seek funding for humanistic scholarship, performing arts, and research library projects that preserve and interpret cultural heritage. The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations and comparable nonprofits, including those focusing on history, literature, philosophy, dance, theatre, music, and library services.
The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
New York Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding via Cisco Systems Foundation
Museums and other nonprofit organizations in New York using technology to tackle critical social challenges can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Eligible NPOs/NGOs must primarily serve economically underserved communities and run innovative programs in crisis response, education access, economic empowerment, or climate resilience.
Cisco Systems Foundation
New York Cultural Events Funding via Japan Foundation
U.S. 501(c)(3) institutions planning Japan-related cultural events or festivals in New York can apply for the Japan Foundation’s Grassroots Exchange grants, with awards up to US $7,000 for direct project costs. Museums and cultural organizations may be eligible for hands-on workshops, lectures, or community festivals that deepen local understanding of Japanese culture.
Japan Foundation, New York
HIV/AIDS Research Grants for U.S. Organizations via Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation
U.S. research institutions and organizations conducting HIV/AIDS scientific research or qualified prevention and care-related programs, especially those benefiting or based in New York, can seek funding from the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation. With a mission to support HIV/AIDS research, it prioritizes projects not easily funded by larger external sources like NIH and does not fund individuals or general health facilities.
Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation
Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Photography Grants in New York
Museums and other public institutions in New York can receive support to expand photography programming, including acquisitions, exhibitions, and publications. The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation funds qualifying applicants and may also assist independent curators in developing photography exhibitions. Grants are reviewed quarterly, with decisions taking several weeks or months.
Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation
Arts Education Grants for Nonprofits from Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Tr
New York 501(c)(3) organizations integrating visual or performing arts into education can access funding through Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Tr to enhance arts-based learning. Grants up to US $25,000 support museum and arts programs that revitalize curricula, motivate students, strengthen educator development, and address educational inequities through evidence-based arts instruction and strong local partnerships.
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Tr
New York Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in charitable, educational, scientific, or medical fields can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs serving people in the U.S. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under federal law, with funds used domestically, and should demonstrate strong management and broad impact on their target populations.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
O’Connor Foundation Grants for New York Communities
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
New York municipalities, religious organizations, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek up to US $5,000 for projects that exclusively benefit rural Delaware County. New York museums and historic sites may be eligible for initiatives enhancing local culture, preservation, education, or community revitalization, subject to a 1:1 match and a three-year wait before reapplying for the same project.
A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation
New York Agriculture Funding via Farm Credit East
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
New York museums and cultural organizations with programs that promote agriculture, forestry, or commercial fishing can access funding through Farm Credit East’s AgEnhancement Grant. Awards of US $500 - US $10,000 support educational initiatives, leadership development, economic viability projects, and efforts that build public understanding of agriculture and related industries across the Northeast.
Farm Credit East
Gardiner Foundation Museum Grants in New York
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Museums and 501(c)(3) cultural organizations in New York can seek funding for Long Island and Suffolk County history projects, including exhibitions, public programs, collections care, and historic preservation. Focused on community culture and heritage, the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation offers up to US $500,000 for conservation, education, capacity building, and restoration initiatives.
Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation
Literary Event Funding from Poets & Writers
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
New York museums and other organizations hosting public literary readings or writing workshops can receive funding to pay participating writers, with awards up to US $3,000 per year. New York cultural institutions can access funding through Poets & Writers to support published poets, fiction, and creative nonfiction writers’ fees for individual readings and workshops.
Poets & Writers
Cloudsplitter Foundation Support for New York Museums
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
New York museums and other nonprofit organizations running defined programs or projects can seek funding for initiatives in areas like cultural facilities, community revitalization, tourism, and museums. With a mission to strengthen the Adirondack region, Cloudsplitter Foundation provides program and project support grants, typically covering up to 20% of total project costs, with higher priority for community-impact collaborations.
Cloudsplitter Foundation
Collection Conservation Grants for Museums from Greater Hudson Heritage Network
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
New York museums and cultural nonprofits needing professional conservation treatment for collection objects can access funding through Greater Hudson Heritage Network; awards up to US $10,000 for treatment, transportation, and insurance costs. Eligible institutions must be open to the public and lack in-house conservation staff with expertise in the area requested.
Greater Hudson Heritage Network
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Museums and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in New York focused on preservation, education, or wellness can seek storytelling support to showcase their community impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant funds projects that help eligible organizations share their work, which may benefit museums engaged in historic preservation, education, or wellness-related programming.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Rural Community Facilities Funding from USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Museums and other community-based nonprofits in rural New York can seek capital support to build, purchase, or improve essential community facilities and equipment. USDA Rural Development’s Community Facilities Grant Program serves public bodies, nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in communities under 20,000 residents, funding projects like museums, libraries, community centers, and public safety facilities.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Environmental Arts Funding from Hudson River Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 30, 2026
Bronx-based nonprofit arts organizations or local government units in New York can apply for Hudson River Foundation’s Artist in Residence support, with awards up to US $20,000 for Harlem River-focused programming. Funding supports arts and culture projects that engage communities around water quality, environmental concerns, and connections to local natural resources.
Hudson River Foundation
Asian Cultural Council Support for Museum Exchanges
Applications due Nov 19, 2026
New York museums and other eligible arts, cultural, or academic institutions can access funding for international travel and cultural exchange activities through Asian Cultural Council’s Organization Grants, with awards up to US $50,000. Organizations must be nonprofit, government-affiliated, or higher education institutions, legally based in an eligible country or region and with at least five years of programming.
Asian Cultural Council Inc
Japan Foundation Grants for New York Exhibitions
Applications due Dec 2, 2026
New York museums and nonprofit art institutions organizing exhibitions of Japanese art and culture can apply for funding to support shows held between April 1 and March 31. Focused on Japanese arts, Japan Foundation, New York also supports international biennials and triennials that feature Japanese artists and their work.
Japan Foundation, New York
Hillman Family Foundations Arts Grants in New York
Applications due Jan 5, 2027
Museums and other 501(c)(3) arts organizations in New York City can seek $1,000 - $2,500 for innovative arts programming and photography-focused projects. Focused on arts and civic impact, Hillman Family Foundations, through the William Talbott Hillman Foundation, also supports art education, safety nets for working artists, and regional museums in under-resourced communities.
Hillman Family Foundations
Wolf Kahn Foundation Arts Grants in New York
Letter of inquiry due Jan 17, 2027
New York museums and visual arts nonprofits can seek US $5,000 - US $15,000 to support exhibitions, publications, residencies, and community or museum-based arts education projects. Wolf Kahn Foundation prioritizes work that advances artists’ careers and promotes social justice or environmental awareness through the visual arts, including general operating support when closely aligned with its mission.
Wolf Kahn Foundation Inc
Museum and Education Funding from John Ben Snow Memorial Trust
Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
Museums and other 501(c)(3) organizations in New York can seek funding for education-focused programs, arts and culture, youth initiatives, and community projects. Focused on educational opportunity and support for disadvantaged populations, the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust offers US $5,000 - US $20,000 grants, with first-time awards typically US $5,000 - US $10,000.
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in New York
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
With a mission to improve quality of life, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides New York 501(c)(3) nonprofits with project, general operating, and capital support for community-focused programs. Museums that are U.S.-based nonprofits in O'Reilly Auto Parts communities and address issues like education, health, or economic stability may be eligible.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Collections Site Assessment Funding from Greater Hudson
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Chartered nonprofit museums and cultural institutions in New York can receive up to US $1,000 for professional half-day collections site assessments, including a written report with recommendations. With a mission to strengthen heritage stewardship, Greater Hudson Heritage Network supports consultant visits that address storage, environmental controls, disaster planning, pest management, and other 3D object care needs.
Greater Hudson Heritage Network
New York Museum Supplies Funding via Greater Hudson Heritage Network
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
New York museums, historical societies, and cultural institutions needing collection care supplies can receive up to US $650 for preservation and collections management materials. The NYSCA/GHHN Preservation Supplies Grant from Greater Hudson Heritage Network funds items like storage boxes, environmental monitors, and other eligible supplies, with no match required and encouragement for smaller-budget organizations.
Greater Hudson Heritage Network