The Ulster County Cultural Services & Promotion Fund (UCCSPF) is a funding resource dedicated to maintaining the artistic and cultural assets of Ulster County through Capacity-Building Initiatives and Programmatic Support. Financial resources for this program have been made available by the Ulster County Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson (AMH). Established nonprofit arts organizations or artistic programs that have been in existence for three or more years and have a record of success are eligible and are encouraged to apply for funding.

Focus: Capacity-building initiatives of Ulster County nonprofit organizations that identify arts and/or culture as a primary activity in the organization’s mission.

Deadline: Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 11:59 PM

Funding Amount: Capacity-building Initiative requests range from $2,500 – $7,500. Programmatic Support requests can range from $1,000 – $5,000. There is no cash match required.

Capacity-building initiatives are intended to help nonprofit arts organizations work more effectively and better meet their mission. Initiatives may create a new area of work, develop new strategies, or enhance current programming in a significant manner. Programmatic support is available to arts and cultural organizations and fiscally sponsored groups for programs that will have a measurable impact on tourism, engage local residents, and/or contribute to the vibrant arts ecosystem.

Programmatic support is available to arts and cultural organizations and fiscally sponsored groups for programs that will have a measurable impact on tourism, engage local residents, and/or contribute to the vibrant arts ecosystem.

For guidelines, applications, and resources, please visit: Ulster County Cultural Services & Promotion Fund

An information session will be held via Zoom on Monday, June 23 at 4:00 PM. The session will be recorded and made available on Arts Mid-Hudson’s YouTube Channel. Seven Q&A sessions will be held via Zoom to answer applicant questions.

UCCSPF Q&A Session Schedule:

June 27 at 1:00 PM

July 1 at 11:00 AM

July 7 at 2:00 PM

July 11 at 11:00 AM

July 15 at 4:00 PM

July 18 at 11:00 AM

July 22 at 11:00 AM

RSVP for the Info Session and Q&A Session here

Arts Mid-Hudson provides free in-depth support. Applicants to this program will benefit from taking full advantage of all of the support offered, including informational videos, resources, one-on-one appointments, and draft reviews. Make an appointment here: https://artsmidhudson.youcanbook.me/

Questions: Email grants@artsmidhudson.org

The mission of Arts Mid-Hudson is to provide vision and leadership to support thriving and diverse arts in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Fostering a diverse offering of arts and cultural programs, many free, attract a range of age groups, and are produced across a broad geographic area.

For more information on Arts Mid-Hudson: www.artsmidhudson.org or call 845-454-3222.