NARROWSBURG, NY — Sullivan County nonprofit arts and community groups are invited to apply for the 2026 Sullivan County Arts & Heritage Grants (SCAHG) program, administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (DVAA). 

Grants can assist artists and nonprofit organizations in producing and presenting cultural or heritage programming in Sullivan County, NY. Eligible projects must take place prior to December 31, 2026. The application portal is now open and the deadline for applications is Friday, April 3rd, 2026, at midnight.

SCAHG is made possible through a grant from the Sullivan County Legislature. The funding supports projects that focus on visual, performing, literary, media and folk arts; culture; architecture; regional history; and environmental arts. Groups that may apply include literary groups, libraries, theaters, music groups, historical societies, museums, community development groups, environmental groups, and the like. 

The minimum grant request is $500 and the maximum request is $2,500. 

Attendance at one of our upcoming grant info seminars is required for new applicants. The seminar will cover a range of information including conceptualizing your project, effective grant writing tips and tools, and contractual obligations for grantees.  

INFO SESSION DETAILS:

Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12pm – 1pm
ZOOM. Registration required.

Potential applicants may also schedule a meeting to discuss their application with Grants Manager, Tanner Simon, by emailing grants@delawarevalleyartsalliance.org. 

For complete guidelines and to access the online application form, visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org/scahg/

2026 Scholarship Opportunities

Each year, DVAA offers two scholarships to graduating seniors in our region.

The Dr. Barry & Jane Bodenstein Music Scholarship is a $500 scholarship for a high school senior in the Sullivan West School District who has a demonstrated high level of aptitude in music, and may be considering (but not required to consider) further formal music education on the college level.

The Stanley J. Segal Scholarship for Visual Art is a $500 scholarship to assist a graduating high school senior in Sullivan County, NY or Wayne County, PA who wishes to pursue advanced studies in the visual arts. 

Applications for both of these opportunities are now open and the deadline for both applications is Friday, April 10th.

For complete guidelines and to access the online application form, visit delawarevalleyartsalliance.org/scholarships