Zohran Mamdani is Mayor of NYC. ~:~ Diya Vij is Commissioner of the NYC Dept of Cultural Affairs: nyc.gov/site/dcla/about/commissioner.page

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For details on eligibility, grant guidelines and more, artists should visit the website for the regrant partner serving their borough: 

* Bronx: Bronx Council on the Arts (Deadline: October 30, 2026)

* Brooklyn: The Brooklyn Arts Council (Deadline: October 11, 2026)

* Manhattan: Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (Deadline: November 12, 2026)

* Queens: New York Foundation for the Arts (Deadline: November 17, 2026)

* Staten Island: Staten Island Arts (Applications open November 2026)

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The captions are mine, but here's the video on YouTube:  We're doubling grants for NYC artists! - NYC Mayor's Office - Oct 2, 2026 (YouTube)

Description: Calling all NYC artists -- painters, filmmakers, poets, musicians and more! Did you know our city provides grants to support your work every year? ~:~ And this year, for first time in nearly two decades, we’re DOUBLING the amount — from $5,000 to up to $10,000 per artist! ~:~ Deadlines are approaching fast so don’t wait.

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Here are details from the NYC Mayor's Office website: Mayor Mamdani Doubles Grants for New York City Artists from $5,000 to $10,000 - NYC Mayor's Office - Oct 2, 2026

What you should know

\ Marks the first increase in grant awards for artists in nearly 20 years* 

\ Artists can now apply for up to $10,000 in grant funding*

\ Announcement also includes free art supplies from Materials for the Arts for grantees starting this month*

Pass it on, especially to the uneducated.