The Statewide Community Regrant, New Works Artist Grant supports new works created by artists that connect with Long Island communities and celebrate the essential role artists play in shaping our shared cultural landscape.
This grant funds individual projects that include a form of community engagement chosen by the artist that makes a meaningful local impact. Engagement can take many forms, from hosting a public event like an exhibition, performance, or workshop, to collaborating with community members during the creative process. Artists are encouraged to design an approach that best fits their practice, whether that means presenting a public program or engaging directly with a specific segment of the community to create their new body of work.
Individual artists creating new, original work in all artistic disciplines, living in Nassau or Suffolk Counties at the time of application and for the duration of the project are eligible to apply.
First Steps:
Mandatory Information Sessions
All applicants must attend a mandatory information session before submitting an application for the New Works Artist grant opportunity. Please register at the link below. The New Works Information Session will be held via zoom on Friday January 30, 2026, at 6pm.
Click here to REGISTER for the zoom information session.Â
Review the Grant Guidelines
SCR grants have unique requirements and guidelines. Please download and review the New Works grant guidelines to familiarize yourself with funding priorities, eligibility requirements and evaluation process for the New Works Artist grant applications.
Ready to Apply?
Schedule an Application Review
The LI Grants for the Arts team is here to support applicants throughout the process. We encourage you to schedule a call with us before submitting your application to review your draft and receive feedback and guidance.
Submit your Application
Application Link
The 2026 New Works Artist grant application opens on Monday 2/9/2026.
Application Submission Deadline is 5pm on Friday 3/13/2026.
Once submitted your application cannot be edited. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit one week in advance, at minimum, of the deadline. Please note that no late applications will be accepted and no exceptions will be made, including in response to technical difficulties.
 Click here to access the New Works Artist Grant application.
Contact the Grants Team for more information about the  LI Grants for the Arts Program.
Patty Eljaiek, LI Grants for the Arts Coordinator at peljaiek@huntingtonarts.org.
Cassandra Matthews, LI Grants for the Arts Assistant at cmatthews@huntingtonarts.org
Long Island Grants for the Arts, State and Community Regrant program is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
