Make sure to review the updated artistic eligibility, which now requires a minimum five-year performance history dating back to at least 2021. The guidelines also clarify ineligible expenses—such as mortgage payments and credit card debt—and add a new checklist requirement to describe the severity of your emergency. Finally, keep in mind that if your application is funded, you must now provide your two most recent federal tax returns and a W-9.
Funder: New York Foundation for The Arts
Due Dates: October 7, 2025 | December 2, 2025 | February 10, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | May 19, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per grant; approx. $65,000 distributed per cycle; one-time support for up to three months of essential expenses.
Summary: One-time emergency grants for professional dancers in the U.S. facing dire financial need due to loss of recent live performance work.
Key Information: Demand far exceeds available funds; application does not guarantee a grant.