Apply Now | Ring in the New Year by Fundraising with NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship
More funding options, free consultation services, and exclusive workshops are some of many benefits of NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship.
2018 is just around the corner, and there’s no better time than now to reminisce on the past year and re-imagine your arts project or organization reaching new heights.
NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship supports all art disciplines, increases access to support from government, foundation, corporate entities, and individuals, and optimizes fundraising potential. Apply by the December 31, 2017 deadline—there is no fee to turn in your application!
How Does NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship Work?
More funding options: NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship allows artists and organizations to utilize our 501©(3) tax-exempt status to apply for grants that are usually restricted to nonprofit organizations. Fiscal Sponsorship also allows individual donors to receive the incentive of a tax-deduction. In the last fiscal year,* NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship earned $4,485,783 for artist projects and organizations. With diverse access to various funders, government entities such as New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) contributed over $500,000 to our sponsored projects/organizations. Private and public foundations such as the Aaron Copland Fund, The Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation, The Ford Foundation, City Parks Foundation, and the The New York Community Trust also contributed over $2,000,000 to support our fiscally sponsored projects/organizations. That’s a lot of funding!
*July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017
Free consultation services. Mentorship and direct access to staff are hallmarks of NYFA’s Fiscal Sponsorship program, one of the oldest and most reputable sponsors in the country. In addition to increasing your fundraising capacity, NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship offers free consultations and review of grant applications. Participation in the program also gives you the opportunity to attend exclusive workshops and gain connections to a wide-ranging network of artists and organizations.
Reach Your Goals: Take These Steps Before the New Year!
1. Research potential funders and create a fundraising plan. Start brainstorming a list of funders including individuals in your circles, foundations, corporations, and government grants that align with your project’s goals. Foundation Center’s Foundation Directory Online, a database that lists over 140,000 grantmakers throughout the world, is a great place to start researching your new fundraising plan.
2. Read up on fundraising tips. Browse NYFA Current articles by NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship’s expert staff, which include grant writing tips and how to tell the difference between a ‘project’ and ‘practice,’ an important distinction to know to clearly articulate your goals to your funders and supporters!
3. Apply for NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship by December 31, 2017. The deadline is a no-fee deadline and acceptance into the program will allow you to take steps forward and apply for grants restricted to tax-exempt organizations.
Apply for NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship
Are you and Artist Project? Click Here to Apply.
Are you an Emerging Organization? Click Here to Apply.
FAQ: Click here to read our FAQ
Application Requirements: Artist projects and emerging organizations must have a minimum budget of $15,000. Your application must include a project description, budget, fundraising strategy, resume, work samples, and letters of support. (Please note that the minimum budget of $15,000 includes artist fees, independent contractor payments, and in-kind support.)
Think Ahead: Upcoming Grant Opportunities in 2018 That Require a Fiscal Sponsor
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) annually awards artists and nonprofit organizations in the New York State serving all disciplines with funding. Fiscal sponsorship or non-profit status is required.
Award: No less than $2,500
Guidelines: TBA, fiscal sponsorship is required.
Deadline: Early Spring, TBA
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation USArtists International
USArtists International supports performances by U.S. artists at important cultural festivals and art marketplaces around the globe.
Award: Up to $15,000
Guidelines: Click here to read the guidelines. Fiscal sponsorship required.
Deadline: April 5, 2018
Learn more about NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship by clicking here. Questions? You can view our FAQ page here. Sign up for our free bi-weekly newsletter, NYFA News, to for the latest updates and news about Sponsored Projects and Emerging Organizations.
Image: Three-Story Earthship, New Mexico, 2016, from Ruth Dusseault’s Ecotopia (Sponsored Project)
