Borough President Vito Fossella, NYC Tourism Announce Grants To Support Staten Island Cultural Organizations

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For 25 years, the NYC Tourism Foundation has provided grants to support non-profit cultural centers and organizations across the five boroughs in their missions and operations. This includes over $330,000 to Staten Island cultural organizations.
“Our cultural institutions are foundational for Staten Island for the enriching and enjoying experiences they offer for our residents," said Borough President Fossella. "It is important that these organizations receive the resources they need to continue serving Staten Islanders, including informing them of the opportunities our cultural institutions offer. We are always appreciative of the NYC Tourism Foundation for their ongoing contribution to this effort."

The grants are used by recipient organizations to bolster advertising and marketing initiatives. Specifically, the programs supported by these grants are focused on digital, transit and brochure advertisements.

The 2024 Staten Island Borough Cultural Tourism grant recipients are as follows:

• Friends of Alice Austen House
• The Noble Maritime Collection
• Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
• St. George Theatre Restoration, Inc.
• Staten Island Historical Society
• Staten Island Institute of Arts and Science – Staten Island Museum