Performing Arts > Responsive Grant

Eligibility

Cullen Foundation has the following eligibility criteria for all applicants:

• The organization is a 501(c)(3).
• The organization MUST submit audited or reviewed financials prepared by a CPA for its most recently completed fiscal year. This is Cullen's requirement and is not related to NYS requirements. (Click here for more information on types/levels of financial reviews)
• Erie County (New York) is our primary geographic service area. Performing arts organizations outside of Erie County may apply if they can demonstrate their service to Erie County residents through valid audience participation data.
• The primary mission of the organization should be directly that of performing arts.
• No funding received will be used for partisan political activity.
• No funding received will be used for expenses already incurred.
• No funding will overlap with an existing grant from the Cullen Foundation.
• The request fits within Cullen Foundation’s performing arts focus area; requests for the following will NOT be considered:
  • Arts education programs
  • Art therapy programs
  • Sponsorships including galas, fundraising events, conferences, and travel opportunities
  • Programs and events with a performing arts component that are hosted by organizations that are NOT members of the performing arts sector
  • Activities of organizations serving primarily their own membership