NYFA

NYFA is a nonprofit founded in 1971 that empowers artists at critical stages of their careers.

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Company facts

Founded
1971
Employees
50
Headquarters
United States
Type
Non-Profit

About

NYFA is a nonprofit founded in 1971 that empowers artists at critical stages of their careers. It awards over $4 million annually in cash grants to visual, performing, and literary artists nationwide and manages an average of $4 million in funding for national arts organizations through its venerable fiscal sponsorship program. NYFA also offers robust learning initiatives—such as the Artist as Entrepreneur and Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program—to provide professional development and administrative support to thousands of creatives. With a user-friendly website that hosts more than 20,000 opportunities and attracts over a million visitors, NYFA remains a comprehensive, trusted resource for artists across all disciplines.