Foundation for Contemporary Arts — Emergency Grants
Deadline
Rolling
About this grant
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for innovative and experimental artists. The program supports sudden presentation opportunities and unexpected expenses tied to projects close to confirmed public dates.
Eligibility
- ✓ Innovative and experimental visual and performing artists and poets living and working anywhere in the United States.
- ✓ Urgent project based assistance for sudden public presentation opportunities or unexpected expenses close to confirmed exhibition or performance dates.
- ✓ Artists living and working anywhere in the United States; projects may take place in the United States or abroad.
- ✓ visual_arts
- ✓ music
- ✓ dance
- ✓ theatre
- ✓ performance
How to apply
FCA advises applicants to review the guidelines and FAQs before applying and to submit about 8 to 10 weeks before confirmed dates when possible. Include a clear budget and explain why the request is urgent.
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Last verified: 26 March 2026