Announcing the 2025 Creative Impact Fund Recipients!

Arts Services Inc. (ASI) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Creative Impact Fund, awarding a total of $295,000 to 47 artists and organizations across Erie, Niagara, and Chautauqua counties.

Now in its second year, the Creative Impact Fund was established in 2024 through a New York State Senate initiative to increase equitable access to arts funding throughout Western New York. The fund supplements state-level support and recognizes the vital role that both individuals and nonprofits play in building thriving, culturally rich communities.

The 2025 Creative Impact Fund offered three distinct opportunities:

• Arts Programming Grants for nonprofit organizations and local municipality
• Creation of a New Work Grants for individual artists and creatives
• Artist Residency Sponsorship for individual artists and creatives

All funded projects demonstrate a deep commitment to public engagement, artistic excellence, and community-centered impact.

Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000, with awardees including long-established institutions, grassroots initiatives, and first-time applicants. From multidisciplinary collaborations to site-specific performances, school-based programs to solo exhibitions, this year’s projects reflect the diversity and creative vitality of the WNY arts sector.

Projects will take place throughout 2025 and must be completed no later than June 30, 2026. All will be accessible to the public. Stay connected with us on the ASI webpage, social media for updates on how you can view and support their amazing work.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year’s grantees and look forward to seeing these powerful projects come to life!