LitNYS Advancement Regrants
The Advancement Regrant Program provides NYSCA Literature grantees with an opportunity to apply for up to $7,500 to support thoughtful development and expanded capacity within their organizations. Advancement Regrants are offered each year, with announcement in January, deadline in late spring and awards made by September.
Eligible organizations may request funds to improve managerial and financial stability; build solid foundations upon which to pursue their artistic vision; improve or institute development/planning initiatives; and extend program impact and reach by developing new audiences & readers. These grants do not support ongoing expenses or supplement existing NYSCA-funded programs. Peer panel review ensures an equitable selection process.
2026 Advancement Regrants: Guidelines & Application
Deadline: April 7, 2026
Award Notification: Late June 2026
Up to $7,500 Available
LitNYS invites literary arts organizations currently funded by the New York State Council on the Arts to apply for capacity building Advancement Regrants of up to $7,500. Regrants will be awarded to support thoughtful development and expanded capacity within literary arts organizations that produce excellent work and need help to increase and sustain their capacity as institutions.
Eligible requests may address, but are not limited to, strategic plan creation or implementation; consultancies; staff and board development; software and hardware purchases or upgrades; and website development. Building on an organization’s strengths, projects may expand a program’s capacity to promote equity and belonging in communities.