NYC Opera Grants provides flexible operating support to help opera organizations based throughout the five boroughs of New York City with budgets under $250,000 innovate, produce, and engage audiences and their communities.

These grants help organizations in specific strategic areas, such as marketing, fundraising, or production, or with specific projects.

NYC Opera Grants: Support for Small-Budget Organizations are supported by the Howard Gilman Foundation.

Grant Details

Application details for FY2026 NYC Opera Grants will be announced shortly.

The guidelines and worksheets below, from the 2023–2024 grants, are provided for reference purposes only. 

Guidelines & Worksheets

• 2023–2024 Guidelines & Application Procedures (PDF)
• Intent to Apply Questions (PDF)
• Application Questions (PDF)

For questions about applications or eligibility, contact us at Grants@operaamerica.org or 646.699.5236.

Meet the Grantees