Over the past five months, Cullen Foundation implemented its newest “Sector Initiative” for performing arts grantees in partnership with New York Council on Nonprofits, Inc. (NYCON) through a series of customized workshops to address the most frequently cited governance and financial challenges facing the local sector.

Our performing arts grantees host many of the best and most anticipated events of this spectacular season, some of which are highlighted below. Take some time to browse their websites to learn about others.

Our Summer 2023 Responsive Grant Cycle opens July 1st. Keep reading to learn more!

Highlighting our 2023 Grant Recipients. 2023 is off to a strong start with the following grants made thus far.

Following three years of analysis, planning, and discussion with school, district, college, and nonprofit leaders, the Cullen Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the new Buffalo Urban Teaching Fellows (BUTF) program to address increasingly acute local teacher shortages.

Several months ago, we shared tips on writing grant applications and had many positive responses. Wondering what in Cullen Foundation’s view are Characteristics of Strong Nonprofit Grantees? If so, keep reading!

2023 Cullen Scholars Application Process. The scholarship application portal opens on January 1, 2023 and closes on March 3, 2023.

If you or someone you know is seeking a new career opportunity with a mission-focused role, browse the openings listed below, submitted by various local nonprofits and Cullen grantees.

With the Western New York community experiencing countless struggles and horrific, tragic events in 2022, we look forward to 2023 with hope.

Cullen Foundation is excited to announce multiple grant cycles, supporting our Education and Performing Arts focus areas, opening in January 2023. Access information and applications through our online portal beginning on January 1, 2023.

Congratulations to our 2022 Grant Cycle Recipients!

Since 2015 Cullen Foundation has awarded $2.13 million in capital improvements to its Performing Arts grantees.

Cullen Foundation and New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) awarded 65 WNY Nonprofits with Expanding Access to Arts Funding Grants!

Helpful Tips: Be proactive and keep us up to date with your contact information and grant reports. Is your organizational contact information updated in our grants management system? Have you completed your reporting requirements?

We asked our Performing Arts Grantees to highlight their 2022 Summer programs and activities! They offer some insider tips on hot programs, new amenities and more.

Turn into the Teacher who inspired you! Buffalo needs great teachers to guarantee that students succeed in school and in life. Learn how to take the next step toward becoming a teacher in Buffalo.

Congratulations to our Winter 2022 Grant Cycle Recipients!

Cullen Foundation and New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) are partnering on a special re-grant program to benefit Western New York’s residents through the funding of a wide range of arts and cultural opportunities offered by nonprofit community-based organizations.

Our 2022-2023 Cullen Fellows. The Cullen Fellows program reflects the foundation’s belief that development of talent is essential to strengthening individual professionals, organizations, and elevating WNY’s performing arts sector as a whole.

Buffalo charter schools unite in developing common application for ease of admission and enrollment for families