Can I apply to both the NYSCA NYTAP Regrant Program and the Professional Development Consulting Program?
No. Each organization may only apply to one of the two opportunities.
Should I apply for a grant from the NYSCA NYTAP Regrant Program or the Professional Development Consulting Program?
It depends on the scope of your project and your organization’s eligibility for each opportunity. In terms of eligibility, you should apply for a NYSCA NYTAP Regrant if all of the following apply:
- Your organization is a registered nonprofit organization OR has a fiscal sponsor
- Your organization is located in New York State
- You are ready to execute a project that will help build organizational capacity
The Professional Development Consulting Program is open to both nonprofit and for-profit publishers located anywhere in the United States. This opportunity is meant to support publishers that need professional, expert guidance in order to set a course for and execute a project that will help build organizational capacity and/or long-term sustainability. Funding is paid directly to consultants.
Can I apply for either opportunity if I have received 2025 NYSCA funding?
No. 2025 NYSCA grantees are ineligible for both the NYSCA NYTAP Regrant Program and the Professional Development Consulting Program.
Can I receive feedback on a draft of my application prior to submitting it?
Yes. We encourage you to email applications directly to Montana Agte-Studier, Director of Membership & NYSCA NYTAP at [email protected] by January 6 for feedback. We cannot guarantee that applications received after this date will receive feedback in time to meet the January 17 deadline.
What does building organizational capacity mean? What kinds of projects are these programs designed to support?
Projects that build organizational capacity contribute to an organization’s long-term sustainability by increasing stability, expanding to new work areas, shoring up systems, planning for the future, etc. All projects proposed for this opportunity must focus on capacity building, not the routine costs of publishing. Examples of projects include software upgrades, design projects, accessibility initiatives, special marketing efforts, and development/fundraising efforts.
Would a project that is already in progress or will be ongoing past November 2025 be eligible?
The project would be eligible if the funds requested will cover work accomplished during the grant period.
Can this grant be used to pay contributors and/or staff?
Yes, as long as funding is used for the support of a new initiative that requires additional hours to execute.
Can this grant be used to pay for a consultant’s services?
Yes, costs for a consultant or independent contractor may be included in the project budget. A consultant’s role in the proposed project for a NYSCA NYTAP Regrant should be to execute a project or a component of a project that will build organization capacity. If your organization is not ready to execute a project, but instead is looking for a consultant to help formulate a plan, the Professional Development Consulting Program may be a better fit. For example, for the NYSCA NYTAP Regrant Program, a consultant who is a website developer might build your online store or redesign your website based on an existing plan. A web consultant for the Professional Development Consulting Program might assess your website, identify areas of improvement, deliver a plan for future work, and, perhaps, implement a few changes based on your project’s area of focus, but wouldn’t complete a full redesign as part of the consultancy.
Consultants Database: If you’re a CLMP member looking for a consultant to work with, we recommend that you use the CLMP database to help find consultants. There, you can filter by consultants who have been vetted by other CLMP members and us. Log in to your CLMP member account to access the database. You may also reach out to Montana Agte-Studier ([email protected]) with any questions or for assistance in finding the right consultant for your project.
My press/magazine is a 501(c)3, but does not yet have a 990 to submit. Can we still apply?
Yes. Please explain the situation in the application and include a copy of your IRS determination letter.
My press/magazine is not a 501(c)3, but we are interested in applying through a fiscal sponsor. How can we do so?
A fiscal sponsor is a registered nonprofit organization that sponsors other projects/organizations for the purpose of applying for and receiving grant funding, usually for a fee that is a percentage of received funds. Many publishers and arts organizations use Fractured Atlas as a fiscal sponsor. Other organizations find a nonprofit within their own community with which they have something in common. For publishers located in New York State, New York Foundation for the Arts also serves as a fiscal sponsor. If you are interested in becoming fiscally sponsored, we recommend beginning the process as soon as possible to ensure you have enough time to finalize the relationship before applying to this opportunity.
