Grant awards from LMCC's Manhattan Arts Grants programs must be used for project-related costs for publicly accessible arts activities in Manhattan, as outlined in the grantee's application to LMCC. 

In the event of any significant changes to grant-related activities, the grantee must notify LMCC at least 4 weeks prior to the scheduled event or once the change is known. For information about what constitutes a significant change, please refer to section 1.2 of your grant contract and email our staff at CreativeEngagement@lmcc.net, CreativeLearning@lmcc.net or UMAE@lmcc.net.

Before submitting a Change in Proposed Activity form, please review your originally submitted proposal. You can access your application by clicking on your account name in the upper right hand corner of this page and then clicking "My Submissions." Please complete this form if there are significant changes to one or more of the following:

  • Postponement or cancellation of proposed activities
  • Change(s) in project location of proposed activities
  • Change(s) in scope of the project (Such as a reduced number of performances, a reduction in scale, or a significant change in the content of the proposed project)
  • Change(s) in key artistic or administrative project personnel or partner organizations
  • Other changes to proposed activities determined to be significant in consultation with LMCC staff

Upon receipt and review of this form, LMCC will determine if the proposed changes are in line with the Manhattan Arts Grants Program Guidelines and the originally submitted proposal.

LMCC is able to support the following changes to projects: 

  • Postponement of project activities within the awarded year. For postponement of project activities beyond the awarded year, please contact LMCC staff. 
  • Reduction in the scope of the project and the number of activities. Creative Learning grantees must carry out at least three sequential learning activities. 
  • Changes in project location within the borough of Manhattan for Creative Engagement and Creative Learning grantees, and within the UMEZ catchment (north of 98th Street on the east side of Fifth Avenue; and north of 110th Street on the west side) for UMEZ Arts Engagement grantees. 

LMCC is not able to support the following changes: 

  • Change in proposed project to a fundraiser or gala event. 
  • Change in proposed project to a different project without consulting LMCC staff.
  • Change in project location outside of the borough of Manhattan.

Please note:
Creative Engagement, Creative Learning and UMEZ Arts Engagement are project-specific grants and may only be used for the project proposed in the original application.
Creative Engagement and Creative Learning funded activities must take place within the borough of Manhattan. UMEZ Arts Engagement funded activities must take place within Upper Manhattan defined as north of 98th Street on the east side of Fifth Avenue; and north of 110th Street on the west side.
Questions? Contact: CreativeEngagement@lmcc.net, CreativeLearning@lmcc.net or UMAE@lmcc.net
Para asistencia en español, por favor comunicarse con Lina Alfonso, Mánager del Programa, Subvenciones y Servicios, 212-219-0536 o CreativeEngagement@LMCC.net
如果需要中文服务,请发邮件至 CreativeEngagement@lmcc.net 或致电项目助理 Emerson Chang(张小姐)212-219-313

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