Howard Gilman Foundation New Applicant Grant 2026

General operating support for New York City-based performing-arts organizations — dance companies, music ensembles, theater companies, multidisciplinary performance groups, presenters and venues, and sector service organizations. Open to 501(c)(3)s (or fiscally sponsored organizations) incorporated and based in NYC with three years of operating budgets over $250,000. Each year a small number of new organizations are added to the roster via an Interest Form, with advancing organizations invited to submit a full application.