National Call for Artists
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants - Cycle 39
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
- Deadline
- Nov 17, 2026 (2 days left)
- Media
- Painting
- Location
- United States
- Prizes
- One-time grants of up to $5,000
- Images
- One combined PDF portfolio
Requirements
- Generative artists with final creative control, in visual arts, digital/electronic arts, video/film or choreography, aged 21 or older, who live in the US, DC, a Tribal Nation or a US territory - Covers one-time, unexpected medical, dental or mental health emergencies that began on or after Apr 1, 2026 and are treated in the US; not lost wages, living expenses or family members' care - Average adjusted gross income over your last two tax returns must be $80,000 or less ($160,000 for joint filers) - Needs at least one public showing of your work each year since 2022; student shows and self-posted online work don't count - No work samples: send a resume of your public activity and one PDF (up to 15 pages) documenting the condition and its costs - Not open to anyone in a degree-seeking program, or who received a Rauschenberg Medical or Dancer Emergency Grant in the last five years; closes 5 pm ET
Details summarized from the organizer's call. Always check the full call before applying.