Bronx Cultural Visions Fund

About the Open Call

The Bronx Cultural Visions Fund (BCVF), supported by the Howard Gilman Foundation, is a two-stage grant opportunity designed to foster new ideas and the production of new performing arts work. The eligible categories include dance, music, theater, performance art, and multi-disciplinary performance. This initiative represents a significant investment in The Bronx’s performing arts community, with the Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) committed to long-term engagement with grantees. The application process begins with a Letter of Intent (LOI), which can be submitted in written or video format via Submittable. Successful LOI applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal. Proposals are reviewed by a panel of 3-5 NYC-based performing arts professionals, who will select at least 5 awards for each category (Concept Development and Production). Evaluation criteria focus on cultural stewardship, innovation, compelling vision, technical expertise, project achievability, and potential for applicant growth. BCA emphasizes a fair, transparent, and impartial panel process, ensuring diverse representation.

What is Offered

Up to $10k for Concept Development or $20k for Production

Requirements

Open to Bronx-based emerging and mid-career individual artists and organizations with budgets up to $250,000.

How to Apply

The BCVF application process consists of two stages: submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI), and then if invited, submitting a full proposal. You can submit your LOI in written or video format. You will submit your application through Submittable at https://bronxcouncilonthearts.submittable.com/submit/331761/2026-bronx-cultural-visions-fund-bcvf-letter-of-intent-loi-application. The deadline to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) is Friday, September 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Full Proposal Deadline: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM.