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Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants
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Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants

New York Foundation for the Arts

January 6, 2026United States

An emergency grant program providing one-time financial assistance to artists for unexpected medical costs. It is a crucial resource for artists facing health crises, administered by NYFA with funding from the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation.

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One-time grant for medical, dental, and mental health emergencies.

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US residents, 21+, with an adjusted gross income of $80,000 or less (individual) or $160,000 (joint). Must be a generative artist in visual arts, film/video/digital arts, or choreography.

Dates & details

Deadline
Cycle 34 Deadline: 5:00 PM ET. Recurring cycles throughout the year.
Programme dates
Covers emergencies from June 1, 2025 onwards.
Results
February 20, 2026
Language
English
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Up to $5,000
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Free

Next edition of this programme

NYC4PA Monochrome — International Photography CompetitionNew York Center for Photographic Art · Online exhibition and catalogue (New York, USA) · Deadline: Oct 18, 2026

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