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The Architectural League of New York & New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)
2026 Independent Projects Grants
Amount
$10,000
Deadline
Jul 26, 2026
Can you get this?
✓Open to NY State-based individuals or teams
✓Must be active in design fields
✓Work must be independent and individually driven
✕Organizations and institutions are not eligible
✕NYSCA or League employees from the past two years are not eligible
What it takes
Create an account or log into an existing account on Award Force, the League's grant platform, and begin a new application.
Complete the application form including a design impact statement of up to 500 characters and a project narrative of up to 10,000 characters covering six areas: project overview, context, team, activities, budget, and audience.
Upload required supporting materials: a combined PDF resume or CV for each team member and one visual, textual, or audio file (PDF up to 12 pages, audio clip up to 3 minutes, or video clip up to 3 minutes).
Certify New York State residency for yourself and all team members; if selected, provide two matching documents verifying residency.
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