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Creative Unrestricted Grant | LMCC

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council · Manhattan, New York
Hand-verified by Arthead editorial · Sep 12, 2026
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About this call

The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) offers two years of general operating support for Manhattan-based performing artists and nonprofit arts organizations with annual budgets under $250,000. Eligible disciplines include dance, music, theater, and multidisciplinary performance across all cultural traditions. The 2027 cycle is now open.

Who can apply

  • Regional applicants
  • Medium: Performance
  • Free entry
  • Open to individual artists, artist collectives, and nonprofit arts organizations based in Manhattan Community Districts 1-12 with annual operating budgets under $250,000. Must work in the performing arts (dance, music, theater, or multidisciplinary performance). One proposal per cycle. Visual arts, media, and literary arts are not eligible.

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