Grants & Funding
Our projects are fueled by the generous support of various public institutions such as the New York Foundation for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, Flushing Town Hall, and the Deputy Ministry of Culture in Cyprus. We have additionally received in-kind support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation - New York Public Library - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Below is an overview of the key grants that have supported our journey, enabling us to share the rich musical heritage of Cyprus with diverse communities.
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New York Foundation for the Arts – Fiscal Sponsorship (2023)
Awarded by: New York Foundation for the Arts
Awardee: Peter Douskalis
Project: Sounds of Cyprus
Reference: https://www.nyfa.org/projects/project-info/?id=PD1893
NYSCA Support for Artists (2024)
Awarded by: New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)
Supported by: Office of the Governor and New York State Legislature
Awardee: Peter Douskalis
Project: Sounds of Cyprus
Public Event: A premiere of traditional Cypriot folk compositions and dances
Reference: https://www.nysca.org/grant_app/org_search.cfm?search_type=op&org_id=7&projfy=2024
In-kind support: This event received in-kind support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation - 7 Stories Up Series and the New York Public Library - Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
Queens Arts Fund (2024)
Awarded by: Queens Arts Fund
Supported by: New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the City Council
Administered by: New York Foundation for the Arts
Awardee: Peter Douskalis
Project: Sounds of Cyprus
Public Event: An evening of traditional Cypriot music and dance at the Gantry Plaza State Park
Reference: https://www.nyfa.org/grant-history/queens-arts-fund/
Deputy Ministry of Culture - Cultural Decentralization Program (2024)
Awarded by: Deputy Ministry of Culture - The Republic of Cyprus
Supported by: Community Council of Kapedes
Awardee(s): Elena Christou and Peter Douskalis
Project: Sounds of Cyprus
Public Event(s): Contemporary Style and World Musical Influences on Cypriot Music (3 performances)
Reference: https://www.gov.cy/politismos/programma-politistikis-apokentrosis-2024-o-politismos-dikaioma-gia-olous/
Flushing Town Hall (2025)
Awarded by: Flushing Town Hall
Supported by: New York State Council on the Arts, Statewide Community Regrants Program (formerly the Decentralization Program), with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature
Administered by: Flushing Town Hall
Awardee: Peter Douskalis
Project: Sounds of Cyprus
Public Event: Traditional Cypriot music with global influences
Reference: https://www.flushingtownhall.org/agq-grantees-2025.php