Emergency Grants

About this program

The Foundation for Contemporary Arts (FCA) offers Emergency Grants to provide urgent funding for artists facing sudden opportunities or unexpected expenses in the fields of visual arts, performing arts, and poetry. Grants range from $500 to $3,000, with a focus on supporting contemporary and experimental projects. Eligibility is limited to visual and performing artists and poets living and working in the United States who encounter unanticipated opportunities or expenses for projects nearing completion. The program is open year-round, with special funding available for travel-related cultural exchanges between the U.S. and specific countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.