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New York Foundation for the Artsgrant
WFF Housing Stability Grant for Artists
- Who Can Apply: NYC-based visual artists with at least seven years of practice, facing housing instability, and meeting specific income/asset limits.
- The Focus: This grant aims to improve housing stability for NYC artists facing unaffordable rent that diminishes their ability to create. It provides supplemental funds over three years, allowing artists to focus on their practice and build sustainable careers.
- The Funding: This program provides a total grant of $30,000, distributed over three years, with no application fee.
- Key Requirements: Applicants must submit two recent federal tax filings, a resume/CV demonstrating seven years of practice, and narrative statements.
DeadlineTuesday, April 14, 2026
Award$30,000
Application fee$0
LocationNew York, NY
Career stagesMid-Career
DisciplinesPainting, Photography, Printmaking, Drawing, Book Arts, Sculpture
Age range21–
Application notesThe application requires a housing status checklist, narrative statements (200-word max) on housing instability and creative practice, two recent federal tax filings, and a resume/CV showing at least seven years of artistic activity. Work samples are not requested. The review is a multi-step process involving a staff eligibility check, an anonymous panel review, a lottery among top-scoring applicants, and a final interview for finalists.
Contactapply@nyfa.org
New York Foundation for the Arts