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Renewing
The Fiscal Year 2025 Cultural Development Fund (CDF) Renewal Application is closed.
The submission deadline was July 31, 2024 at 5:00pm (ET).
Notification of the outcome of the FY25 CDF application process has been sent to all applicants. Please log in to the CDF web portal and click “View/Download” section of your FY25 CDF Grant Tile, accessible via the Dashboard in the DCLA portal, to access your FY25 CDF notification documents.
Please review the Fiscal 2025 funding requirements for all CDF grantees; download this PDF for instructions on returning your grant agreement, and other compliance requirements. Please log in to your account via the CDF web portal and upload all documents via the “Payment Checklist” section of your FY25 CDF Grant Tile. All required FY25 CDF Grant Materials must be submitted as soon as possible, and no later than February 28, 2025.
To assist grantees with navigating the CDF funding requirements, we have prepared this video (https://youtu.be/fjBtWNm_mic). We encourage FY25 CDF grantees to view the recording for helpful details on submitting the required CDF grant paperwork and other compliance items necessary to receive an initial payment.
CDF Panelists
DCLA is currently seeking panelists to serve for the FY25 CDF review period. Learn more about the panelist application process as well as how to serve.
Application Resources
Review the FY25 CDF materials below for reference:
Application Templates
Download and complete the templates below if our Guidelines indicate that you’re required to upload them to your online application.
- Treasurer’s Statement (if your FY22 operating budget is under $50,000)
- Organizational Budget Template (if your primary mission is beyond arts and culture)
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form (For all applicants)
Support and Questions
For questions about the CDF guidelines, instructions or application content, contact your organization’s program officer directly via email.
If you are experiencing technical issues with the CDF application form, submit the IT support form.
We encourage renewal applicants to view the recorded webinar presented for FY25 CDF annual applicants. For those submitting a renewal application, it offers helpful details on navigating the new application platform, guidance on completing sections of the application and overall guidelines on the application.
Accessibility
For questions regarding accessibility or requests for an accommodation, please contact DCLA’s Disability Service Facilitator, at disabilityfacilitator@culture.nyc.gov.