Max’s Kansas City Project Emergency Grants

The Max’s Kansas City Project offers emergency relief to self‑employed artists in New York State who are experiencing a temporary financial setback. The grant ranges from $500 to $1,000 and covers medical, housing, and legal aid, with payments made directly to creditors or third parties. Applicants must be residents of New York State, have a steady work history, and provide documentation including work samples, references, and financial statements. The application is submitted by snail mail, and the project is ongoing with no fixed deadline. The PDF application form outlines the required materials, such as a letter explaining the need, 5–10 work samples, references, and detailed financial information. This grant is designed to help artists regain stability and continue their creative practice.

Emergency grant of $500-$1000 covering medical, housing, legal aid, payment to creditors.

NY State residents, self-employed artists with steady work history, temporary financial setback, must provide documentation and references.