Grants for creativity
Certainly! For LLCs operating in New York across sectors like creative arts, writing, fitness, boxing, music, and e-commerce, several grant programs are available. Here’s a curated list of opportunities suitable for LLCs:
🎨 Creative Arts & Writing Grants
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New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)
Provides funding to nonprofit organizations and individual artists across disciplines, including music, theater, dance, literature, and media arts. While primarily for nonprofits, LLCs collaborating with eligible organizations may benefit.
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Creative Opportunity Fund (COF)
Offered in collaboration with A.R.T./New York and NYSCA, this fund provides general operating support grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to small professional theaters with annual budgets under $500,000.
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Grants for Creative Writing in New York
Various grants are available for creative writing projects in New York. LLCs engaged in literary endeavors can explore these opportunities.
🥊 Fitness & Boxing Business Grants
While specific grants for fitness and boxing businesses are limited, LLCs in these sectors can explore general small business grants:
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New York State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
Offers loans up to $150,000 through the New York Forward Loan Fund 2, targeting small businesses and nonprofits, including those in the fitness industry.
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Neighborhood Business Grant (CitizensNYC)
Provides microgrants up to $5,000 to NYC-based businesses with 10 or fewer employees that have been operating for at least two years. Fitness and boxing studios may be eligible.
🎶 Music Industry Grants
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NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music and Theatre
Administered by the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and the New York Foundation for the Arts, this fund offers grants to women-led projects in music, theater, and media. Eligible music projects include new EPs, albums, and videos.
🛒 E-commerce & Digital Business Grants
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Global NY Fund Grant Program
Offers grants up to $25,000 to small and medium-sized businesses in New York looking to expand their direct exports, which can include e-commerce businesses aiming to reach international markets.
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Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant
Provides $10,000 grants to help small businesses grow and succeed through its Small Business Digital Ready program. To become eligible, businesses must complete two courses or events by June 30, 2025.
📚 Additional Resources
GrantWatch: A comprehensive database listing current grant opportunities for nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals in New York.
New York State Grants Gateway: A centralized portal to search and apply for state grant opportunities.
If you need assistance identifying grants specific to your LLC’s focus area or location within New York, feel free to provide more details, and I can offer more targeted information.