Additional DEC Information & Resources

Tri-County Arts is dedicated to providing grant assistance and resources for individual artists and organizations. Each topic includes an attachment with more information. Please feel free to download and share these documents as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Have questions about our grant program? We have the answers!
Everything from our timeline, eligibility, the application process, program questions, and much more.

DEC Grant Information Sessions 

All applicants are required to attend an informal informational session about the NYS Decentralization Arts Grant program or meet one-on-one with the Grants Administrator. Discussion will include guidelines and the application process. This is a great opportunity to troubleshoot ideas and to network with other local arts organizations. Sign up for an information session below or call 716-372-7455 to schedule a one-on-one meeting with the Grants Administrator.

2020 Information Session Dates and Sign Up Information To Be Announced

Final Reports 

​All grant recipients are required to complete a final report no later than 30 days after the completion of the funded events(s). Please complete the form for the grant your received. You should retain receipts to substantiate all payments in the event of an audit but you do not need to submit them with this document. Eligibility for future funding depends on the satisfactory and timely completion of this report.

Additional Resources


​Creating a PDF


Grant Writing Tips
​Tri-County Arts Council’s grant programs require all documents to be saved as a PDF. This document will assist in creating a single PDF and combining multiple PDF’s into one PDF for the application.
New to grant writing, or just looking for a refresher? We hope this guide provides you with a good starting point when writing grant applications...for a TCAC grant or other funding agency. 


​Partnership and Fiscal Sponsorship


Journaling Prompts
​For those applicants who are individual artists* or unincorporated organizations and wish to apply to one of the Tri-County Arts Council's grant programs, you must apply with a partner or fiscal sponsor. 
***Artists can apply for Individual Artist grants without a sponsor or partner.
A handy guide to get you started and keep you on track for the most effective reflection and final reporting on your grant funded project. Almost all granting agencies will require grantees to complete a final report, keeping track of successes and setbacks along the way allows for less stressful final reporting at the end of your grant cycle.


​Sample Letter for Elected Officials


Sample Budget Form
All DEC grantees are required to submit letters of appreciation and advocacy to local government representatives, thanking them for current and future support of NYS Arts Funding. The below letter will help to get you started.
This sample budget form is available for grantees to see how to fill in the required budget form as it relates to their specific grant proposal.