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Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants (NYFA)
Award: Up to $5,000
Deadline: Closes November 17, 2026
Who qualifies
- Generative artists creating original work in choreography, digital/electronic arts, video/film, or visual arts
- age 21+
- residing in the U.S., DC, a Tribal Nation, or a U.S. territory
- average adjusted gross income of $80,000 or less (individual) or $160,000 (joint filers) over the last two tax returns
- not enrolled in a degree program
- sustained public artistic activity over the last five years. For recent unexpected medical, dental, or mental health emergencies only — not lost wages or living expenses
Good to know: One-time grants up to $5,000 for medical/dental/mental health emergencies. Next cycle (Cycle 39): opens Oct 20, 2026, closes Nov 17, 2026; Cycle 40 opens Dec 15, 2026, closes Jan 12, 2027. Important: work created solely for online consumption (e.g., YouTube/Instagram-only) does not meet the artistic-activity requirement.
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Last verified: September 16, 2026 · Official source ↗
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