NYFA: New York Foundation for the Arts
Address PO Box 1818
Sanibel,FL 33957
USA
Phone Number (212)473-3742
Fax Number (000)000-0000
TTY Number (000)000-0000
Email
Website
Executive Director Mr. Robert Rauschenberg
Founding Year 1970
Incorporating Year 1970
Mission Statement For professional artists in need of emergency aid to avoid eviction or to cover medical expenses, unpaid utility bills or other.
Program Name Emergency Grants
Program Contact
Program Phone (212) 473-3742
Program Email
Year Program Founded 0
Description of Program One-time only emergency grants for visual artists of any discipline within the U.S.
Conditions/Public Service Requirements n/a
Award Website http://www.womenarts.org/fund/EmergencyFunds.htm
Where does the program take place?
Does this program primarily support the creation of new work? No
Support or Services Provided as part of the Program
    Description of Support or Services Grants are to avoid eviction, pay medical bills, pay unpaid utility bills, address fire damage or any other emergency the board deems worthy.
    Amount Awarded by this Program (if an award) 1000.00
    Related Arts
    CategoryDisciplineSecondaryTertiary
    Folk/Traditional ArtsFolk/Traditional Visual Arts
    Visual Arts
    Residency Programs Open to Applicants Living in Any US State, Territory, or Indian Nation
    Gender No Requirement
    Age 18 and older
    Can Previous Awardees Re-apply? No
    Ethnicity
    • No Requirement
    Career Point
    • No Requirement
    Special Population
    • No Requirement
    Other Restrictions Applicants must be professional artists who can demonstrate need. Grants are one-time only. Professional status is evaluated from required materials.
    Total Number of Applicants (annually) 0
    Total Number of Recipients (annually) 0
    Total Number of Awards (annually) 0
    Total Amount Awarded by this Program (annually) $0
    Procedure Open Application
    Contact Requirements Call (212) 473-3742 for grant guidelines. The machine does not take messages. Mail to P.O. Box 54, Captiva, FL 33924. This phone number and address are the only ways to reach the organization. Only completed applications are accepted.
    Material/Process Send a letter detailing need, copies of unpaid bills, medical estimates from a doctor, proof of inability to pay, resume, reviews or notices regarding exhibitions, photos, or slides and 2 letters of reference from someone in the field. No video tapes. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
    Application Fee $0
    Exact Deadline
    Deadline2
    Deadline3
    Deadline4
    Approximate Deadline
    Rolling Deadline Yes
    Ideal Contact Month for New Application and Guidelines
    Selection Process/Criteria Applications are reviewed by the Board, and can be processed within a few days if the urgency requires it.
    Notification Process n/a
    Are awardees required to submit a Final Report? False
    Awardee's Public Service Requirement? n/a