Program areas at NYFA
City artists corp. Grants: this city artist corp. grant was a one time grant program funded by the city of New York and administered by nyfa. the program provided grants of up to $5,000 to artists living in the city of New York. These grants were provided as an effort to stimulate the economy, impacted by covid-19, specifically in the Arts and culture sector of New York city.
Nyc made in ny women's film: the nyc women's fund for media, music and theatre ("women's fund"), administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts (nyfa) in partnership with the city of New York mayor's office of media and entertainment (mome), is part of a groundbreaking series of initiatives that address the underrepresentation of women in film, music, television and theatre. the fund provides grants to encourage and support the creation of content that reflect the voices and perspectives of all who identify as women.
Fiscal sponsorships: since 1976, nyfa has provided fiscal sponsorhips to individual artists and emerging organizations, making it the oldest program of its kind in the country. It makes it possible for individuals and organizations without not-for-profit status to raise funds for upcomings films, theatrical performances, art installations and other projects.
Other programs: other programs provided by the Foundation include artist fellowships, online resources, nyfa learning, and the robert rauschenberg artist emergency relief grants.