Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants

Details from the funder

Experimental visual/performing artists and poets living in the US or its territories with a US tax ID; an individual may represent a collective. A confirmed, dated public presentation of completed work and urgent unexpected project costs are required. Students, organizations, curators, producers and presenters are excluded. A 36-month wait applies after FCA Emergency, Creative Research or Grants to Artists awards, including lead collaborators; relief grants and emergencies caused by federal funding cuts have stated exceptions. Previously rejected projects cannot reapply. Work-in-progress, commercial galleries/art fairs, youth/educational programs, training/conferences/competitions, publishing/recording projects and pay-to-participate events are excluded. No already-paid expenses, ordinary living costs or residency/development fees; project-related childcare can qualify.