The RDEG provides one-time grants of up to $3,000 to professional dancers in need, who are in dire financial emergency. You must demonstrate an urgent and critical need for emergency support in your application, and live in the United States, the District of Columbia, a Tribal Nation, or a U.S. Territory. This program is made possible through the support of the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation. To view application guidelines, please visit the website.

Applications for Cycle 13 opened July 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET and will close July 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET.