NYFA and New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) have launched a new pilot NYSCA Stabilization Program for Small Arts Organizations that is designed to help participants to identify and solve a significant concern that is impeding their growth or development.

It aims to help address operational issues that often stifle organizations’ long-term planning and sustainability, and may provide services for 3-8 months. The program, generously supported by New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), provides organizations with a comprehensive organizational assessment and individualized consulting support to implement best practices.

Current, former, and non-NYSCA funded organizations with operating budgets up to 1 million dollars are eligible. BIPOC-led, community-based, or rural arts and cultural organizations working in all arts disciplines or with underserved communities are encouraged to apply.

NYFA will serve organizations located in Mid-Hudson, Long Island, Capital Region, Mohawk, and North Country.

A sister program, administered by the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON), will be available to organizations based in Central, Western, and the Southern Tier of New York State.