New York Foundation for the Arts

Established in 1971, the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering artists and cultural workers across all disciplines. NYFA provides critical support through its flagship programs, including Learning, Awards & Grants, Fiscal Sponsorship, and extensive online resources. Its annual cash grants exceed $4 million, benefiting individual visual, performing, and literary artists nationwide. The organization is widely recognized for its robust professional development training and opportunity boards, serving more than one million artists both in person and online each year. NYFA also operates highly regarded initiatives such as the Artist as Entrepreneur and Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program, enhancing the creative community locally and globally.