Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants
The Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants from the New York Foundation for The Arts support artists in select disciplines facing sudden medical, dental, or mental health emergencies.
Funder: New York Foundation for The Arts
Due Dates: July 14, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | November 17, 2026 | January 12, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per grant; approx. $148,000–$150,000 distributed per cycle; one-time award
Summary: Supports generative artists in visual, digital/electronic, video/film, and choreography disciplines facing recent, unexpected medical, dental, or mental health emergencies.
Key Information: Highly competitive; not for lost wages or non-artist emergencies; U.S. residency and income limits apply.
Description
The Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants program provides one-time financial assistance to artists experiencing recent, unexpected medical, dental, or mental health emergencies. Administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and funded by the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, this grant is designed for generative artists working in visual arts, digital/electronic arts, video/film, and choreography. The program aims to alleviate the financial burden of urgent health crises so artists can focus on recovery and maintain their creative practice. Grants are highly competitive and are awarded based on demonstrated need, the severity of the emergency, and the impact of funding on the artist’s ability to continue their work.
