Calling all prospective BAC Grantees and Teaching Artists!
BAC Grants and Teaching Artist Open Calls are launching on September 4th! Grant panelist applications will also be opening during this time. This year, all applications will be hosted on Submittable. If you haven’t used this platform in the past, you will need to make a new account.
All Applications Open: September 4, 2025
Teaching Artist Applications Close: September 28, 2025
Grant Panelist Applications Close: October 21, 2025
Grant Applications Close: November 7, 2025
Additional information and guidelines can be found on our website. Review the guidelines for each opportunity thoroughly to ensure you are eligible. BAC staff will be hosting a series of Information Sessions for both Grants and Teaching Artist opportunities. Attendance is highly encouraged.
Please note, BAC is CLOSED Monday, August 25th - Monday, September 1st for our collective Summer break. We will NOT be monitoring our inboxes during this time. We will be back at our desks on Tuesday, September 2nd at which time we will respond to any related inquiries. Sign up for an information session below in the meantime!
Grant Opportunities
Applications Open: September 4, 2025
Panelist Applications Close: October 21, 2025
Grant Applications Close: November 7, 2025
BAC Grants support local creatives, collectives, and small arts organizations whose work enhances the cultural climate of our borough, city, state, and nation. This year’s grant opportunities include Brooklyn Arts Fund, Charlene Victor & Ella J. Weiss Cultural Entrepreneur Fund, Creative Equations Fund, and Local Arts Support.
We are also seeking Panelists to help with our grantmaking process by reviewing proposals and helping to determine awards.
Teaching Artist (TA) Opportunities
Applications Open: September 4, 2025
TA Applications Close: September 28, 2025
BAC Arts in Education (AIE) has been a leading source for arts education in schools, older adult centers, and community venues across Brooklyn for nearly 30 years. Encompassing both in-school residences as well as our Creative Aging: SU-CASA program, BAC AIE fosters creativity and artistic expression through a broad range of disciplines that represent Brooklyn's diversity and excellence in dance, digital media, theater, visual, and literary arts.
This year, we’re excited to introduce a single common application through Submittable for both TA opportunities to streamline the process. If you haven’t used this platform in the past, you will need to make a new account.
Upcoming Info Sessions
Have questions or curious to learn more? Join BAC staff for an upcoming Teaching Artist (TA) and/or Grants Info Session. They’ll tell you everything you need to know about each program and the application process.
TA Info Session Kick Off (Virtual)
September 5 | 10:30am-12pm | Zoom
TA Info Session (In-Person)
September 10 | 12:30-2pm | Coney Island Branch, 1901 Mermaid Ave.
TA CV/Lesson Plan Workshop (Virtual)
September 12 | 10-11:30am | Zoom
TA Info Session (Virtual)
September 15 | 5:30-7pm | Zoom
TA Info Session (In-Person)
September 18 | 12:30-2pm | Stone Street Library, 581 Mother Gaston Blvd.
Grants Info Session (Virtual)
September 18 | 10:30-12pm | Zoom
TA CV/Lesson Plan Workshop (Virtual)
September 19 | 12:30-2pm | Zoom
TA FAQ Session (Virtual)
September 22 | 5:30-6:30pm & 12:30pm-1:30pm | Zoom
Grants Info Session (Virtual)
September 25 | 12:30-2pm | Zoom
Image: Eileen Baptistin Level, Founder of PaleFO Cinema & 2025 Brooklyn Arts Fund Grantee. Photo by Joshua Going, 2017.