The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) administers the Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants, a program that provides critical financial assistance to artists in need. This initiative reflects a commitment to sustaining creative practitioners during moments of personal crisis, recognizing that health emergencies can derail artistic careers. The grant is open to artists working in visual arts, digital/electronic arts, video/film, and choreography, with a focus on those who demonstrate financial need. Grants of up to $5,000 are awarded as one-time support for recent unexpected medical, dental, or mental health emergencies. Eligibility requires that the applicant's average adjusted gross income for the last two years of filed tax returns does not exceed $80,000 for individual filers or $160,000 for joint filers. The program is national in scope, serving artists across the United States and globally, though applicants must be able to provide documentation of income and medical expenses. The curatorial vision behind this program is one of direct, practical intervention. By alleviating the financial burden of medical emergencies, the grant aims to allow artists to focus on recovery without abandoning their creative practice. It is a recognition that artists are not exempt from life's hardships and that a supportive infrastructure is essential to a thriving cultural ecosystem.