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- The Awesome Foundation – Microgrant funding for projects that prioritize grassroots community ideas; up to $1,000 (Monthly, no financial or legal obligations required).
- Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) – Emergency relief grants for craft artists; up to $3,000.
- The Foundation for Contemporary Arts (FCA) – Small emergency grants for visual and performing artists requiring immediate funding for unexpected costs connected to a project or presentation; under $2,500.
- GoFundMe – Ideal for supporting emergency needs (e.g., loss of studio, medical costs, or immediate travel for cultural events) or personal education/apprenticeships.
- Indiegogo – Good for experimental projects where reaching the full goal is less critical, or for artists who need immediate access to partial funds.
- Kickstarter – Public-facing projects that require a large up-front budget. Forces strong marketing and community engagement; requires a clear goal and project deadline (e.g., film, album, large-scale installation).
- Patreon – For artists who create regularly (e.g., podcasters, musicians, digital artists) and wish to build a direct, long-term relationship with their supporters.
- Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Medical Emergency Grants – Grants to artists in any discipline for financial emergencies due to fire, flood, illness, or other crisis; up to $1,000.