Upcoming Deadline for Artist Emergency Grants

From New York Foundation for the Arts –

Deadline June 7, 2022

For visual artists, film/video/digital/electronic artists and choreographers in need, the national Rauschenberg Emergency Grants support expenses for recent medical, dental or mental health emergencies. Up to $5,000 may be requested for treatment that has already occurred, is currently taking place, and/or is on hold because of the artist’s lack of funds. Cycle 13 is open through June 7, 2022 for emergencies that occurred October 1, 2021 and later). Open to artists living anywhere in the U.S., its territories, Tribal nations or the District of Columbia. Please click here for details.

Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to:bills from your hospital/doctor/dentist/clinic, including co-pays; tests/diagnostics/assessments; physical/occupational therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic; prescription drugs specifically for the emergency medical condition; emergency dental work; and transportation expenses to receive treatment.

CYCLE 13

For Emergencies Occurring October 1, 2021 and later

Applications Open May 3, 2022

Applications Close June 7, 2022, 11:59PM EDT

Recipients Notified July 11, 2022

Please review NYFA’s artistic discipline definitions to determine that you are eligible before applying. For more information including the full eligibility criteria, guidelines on how to apply, and a video information session please visit the NYFA website. 

We encourage you to share with members of your creative community. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the NYFA Grants team at emergencyfunds@nyfa.org.