New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) provides the concrete resources that working artists and emerging arts organizations need to thrive.
Established in 1971 as an independent organization to serve individual artists throughout the state, the mission of New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is to empower emerging artists and arts organizations across all disciplines at critical stages in their creative lives and professional/organizational development. In 2009, we extended our programs and services throughout the United States and the international community.
NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship Application
This is the quarterly application cycle. Deadline: Monday, November 30 at 11:59 PM ET.
Part 1: Eligibility Questionnaire
You will start with a short eligibility questionnaire to determine if fiscal sponsorship is a good fit and which track applies to you: Artist Projects (for individual artists and unincorporated groups) or Emerging Organizations (for state-incorporated nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status). If you are not eligible, you will find out here, before investing time in the full application.
Part 2: Review the Application Guide
If you are eligible, you will find a link to the NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship Application Guide. Please review it before starting the full application. The guide explains what each section asks for and includes examples to help you submit a strong application. Links back to the guide also appear throughout the application.
Part 3: Application
Once you have reviewed the guide, you can begin the full application. You can save your progress at any time by scrolling to the bottom and clicking “Save Draft.” Return whenever you are ready, but make sure to submit before the deadline.
Part 4: After You Submit
After the cycle closes on November 30, we may invite you to a Zoom call to walk through your application. You will receive a final decision within five weeks of the November 30 deadline.
We use Submittable Messenger to communicate with applicants, so make sure your notifications are turned on: How to change notification settings
Fees
This is a no-fee application as part of our quarterly application cycle. However, if your project is accepted into NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship, there is a $150 onboarding fee, which covers your first year as a sponsored project.
Resources
- NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship Application Guide — what the application asks for, with examples.
- Fiscal Sponsorship FAQ — program details, processes, and benefits.
Questions? Email us at sponsorship@nyfa.org