Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grants

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Residents of the US, DC, Tribal Nations or US territories, age 21 or older; average adjusted gross income from two federal returns no more than $80,000 individually or $160,000 jointly. No degree-seeking students or Medical/Dancer grantees within five years. At least one paid public live-dance engagement annually since 2022 is required; a medical/personal interruption up to 12 months may qualify with earlier activity. Educational, social, competitive, club/commercial, exotic, advertising and solely self-published online performances do not qualify. A recent loss or lack of paid dance work beyond the artist’s control must threaten essentials within approximately six months. Request only personal out-of-pocket US expenses, for up to three consecutive months within six months before/after the deadline. Mortgages, family expenses, nonessential debt and vehicle/equipment purchases are excluded.