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GrantNew York — LMCC 2027 Creative Learning Older Adult Arts Grants ($1,000–$17,500; November 12)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

Funding$1,000–$17,500 applicant grant request, based on actual 2027 older-adult arts project budget less secured income; full requested amount not guaranteed. No single formal mandatory match percentage published.

DeadlineThursday, November 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Applications opened September 8, 2026. Funded programming occurs January 1–December 31, 2027.

Required next actionReview current LMCC Creative Learning 2027 ten-page program guidelines and 17-page application questions; use eligibility quiz to select qualifying Manhattan-based grant recipient under DCLA or NYSCA rules. Prepare teaching artist agreement/fees, at least three sequential sessions and public culminating event, lesson plan, budget, work sample, accessible Manhattan venue, and required nonprofit/agency/fiscal sponsor documentation. Apply in LMCC Submittable before November 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. EST.

Current statusOPEN — LMCC Creative Learning 2027 accepts eligible Manhattan older-adult participatory arts education project applications through November 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. EST. Partner-specific DCLA/NYSCA recipient eligibility applies.Source verification2026-11-02Tracked applicant typesEducational Institution, Governmental Entity, Nonprofit Organization

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Eligibility

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Strategic Alignment

How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.

Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

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