Mark your calendar for the newly anticipated application deadline of April 2027. If selected, you must now maintain your New York City residency throughout the entire three-year funding period to remain eligible. When preparing your materials, note that the application now requires an Access to Resources Checklist and limits your housing situation statement to a maximum of 50 words.
Funder: New York Foundation for The Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: $30,000 per recipient, distributed over three years; 5 artists selected per cycle
Summary: Supports NYC-based visual artists facing housing instability with supplemental funding to achieve or maintain stable housing.
Key Information: Highly competitive; not for immediate or emergency housing needs; strict eligibility on income, assets, and discipline.