NY State Choreographers Initiative (NYSCI), a program of the NYS DanceForce in partnership with the New York State Council of the Arts, awards annual grants to support choreographers in developing their skills by providing them with resources to advance their creative practice.
This program supports professional development for choreographers in 55 out of the 62 counties of New York, working in all dance genres. Eligible regions are Western NY, Central NY, Capitol District/North Country, and Hudson Valley/Long Island. Artists based in the 5 boroughs of NYC, Rockland, and Westchester Counties ARE NOT eligible.
The application portal opens on October 1, 2024, at danceforce.org. Deadline for proposals: December 7, 2024, 11:59pm EST.