Who can apply to Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants Cycle 39?

Open to artists in financial need who are creating work in the visual arts, digital/electronic arts, video/film, and choreography. Grants are for recent unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies occurring April 1, 2026 and later. Not for lost wages, living expenses, or medical care for individuals other than the artist, with exceptions for Medicare/Medicaid recipients.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline is 17 November 2026.

Grant

Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants Cycle 39

New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)

Deadline: Nov 17
Award: One-time grants of up to $5,000.
Entry fee: Free
Eligibility: Open to artists in financial need who are creating work in the visual arts, digital/electronic arts, video/film, and choreography. Grants are for recent unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies occurring April 1, 2026 and later. Not for lost wages, living expenses, or medical care for individuals other than the artist, with exceptions for Medicare/Medicaid recipients.

Discipline

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About

The Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants program provides one-time grants of up to $5,000 to artists facing recent unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies. This program supports artists in financial need working in visual arts, digital/electronic arts, video/film, and choreography. Cycle 39 covers emergencies occurring from April 1, 2026, onwards. The grants are intended for direct medical costs, not lost wages or general living expenses.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants Cycle 39?: Open to artists in financial need who are creating work in the visual arts, digital/electronic arts, video/film, and choreography. Grants are for recent unexpected medical, dental, and mental health emergencies occurring April 1, 2026 and later. Not for lost wages, living expenses, or medical care for individuals other than the artist, with exceptions for Medicare/Medicaid recipients.
What does Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants Cycle 39 offer?: One-time grants of up to $5,000.
When is the application deadline?: The deadline is 17 November 2026.
Is there an application fee?: No — applying is free.

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