NYFA Fiscal Sponsorship Program

The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) Fiscal Sponsorship Program provides artists, cultural workers, and emerging art organizations with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor. By extending NYFA’s 501(c)(3) status, the program enables projects to receive tax‑deductible donations and apply for funding opportunities that require a nonprofit sponsor. The program runs four free application cycles per year with set deadlines; the next cycle opens July 15 and closes August 17, 2026. Out‑of‑cycle applications are accepted year‑round for a $175 fee. Eligible projects must have a clear public benefit, a defined scope and timeline, and cannot be profit‑driven or for student theses. Applicants need a U.S. tax ID (SSN, EIN, or ITIN) and must submit a project description, budget, work samples, and tax documentation via NYFA’s Submittable portal. Accepted projects retain creative control, receive financial oversight, staff assistance, a profile page on NYFA’s website, and the ability to process donations and grants through NYFA’s infrastructure. Annual renewal fees and a small administrative fee based on funds raised apply.

Access to NYFA’s 501(c)(3) status, ability to receive tax‑deductible donations, eligibility for grants requiring a nonprofit sponsor, online fundraising tools, staff assistance with project management and grant applications, profile page on NYFA website, weekly payment processing, and annual renewal support.

Open to individual artists, collectives, LLCs, corporations, and emerging nonprofit organizations; project must serve a public audience, have a defined scope and timeline, be nonprofit in nature, and require a U.S. tax ID. Not for commercial profit, student theses, or ongoing artistic practice without a specific project.