Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants
Offered by Robert Rauschenberg Foundation - New York Foundation for the Arts
One-time grants of up to $3,000 help professional dancers facing dire financial emergencies because of loss or lack of recent live performance work.
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Cost & format
free · Online
Schedule
- Cycle 25 applications: July 7, 2026 10:00 AM ET to August 4, 2026 5:00 PM ET; cycles continue bimonthly
Who this is for
Professional dancers age 21 or older who live in the United States, District of Columbia, a Tribal Nation, or a U.S. Territory; income limit is average adjusted gross income of $80,000 or less for an individual or $160,000 for joint filers; must not be in a degree-seeking program and must show recent ongoing paid live dance performance activity.
How to apply
Apply online through NYFA/Submittable during an open cycle.
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