Fiscal sponsorships are one of Conjunction Arts’ leading initiatives.

Artists and organizations are invited to apply for a Conjunction Arts fiscal sponsorship for programs that have a strong social and political commitment and focus.

Our fiscal sponsorship program provides opportunities for support through grants and other funding sources otherwise restricted to 501(c)3 organizations as well as access to in-kind contributions through organizations such as Materials for the Arts.

Our fiscal sponsorship program also allows individual donors the added tax incentive of a charitable contribution.

Fiscal Sponsorship increases funding opportunities for individual artists and emerging organizations* by allowing them to raise funds using ConjunctionArts tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) classified organization.

*organizations must demonstrate a commitment to art and/or social change in their programs or projects.

Benefits

Access to funding opportunities from foundations or corporate funders that are usually restricted to 501(c) tax-exempt organizations

The ability to offer individual donors or in-kind supporters the incentive of tax-deductible donations

Access to Materials for the Arts (NYC’s largest Creative Reuse Center)

Marketing opportunities on our website, newsletters, and social media

Access to our directory of preferred professional grant writers and financial services providers

Advice, feedback, and recommendations for your unique funding and production needs

Conjunction Arts is motivated to build long term relationships – after your first project, we encourage you to apply for future projects. Your original application information will be stored in our database so only a shortened application will be required.

Eligibility

Open to all artists with a U.S. Tax Identification Number (TIN)

Artists seeking funding must be able to demonstrate that they have been practicing for two years

Artist Projects or Arts Organizations with a minimum budget of $10,000 (this money does not need to be committed before you apply)

Projects must be at the intersection of art and social justice, and aim to raise critical awareness, build community, or motivate individuals to participate in social change.

Projects must be non-commercial in nature

View our list of frequently asked questions about Conjunction Arts fiscal sponsorship. Still have questions? Send us an email at info@conjunctionarts.org.

Application process

Individual artists, collectives, or organizations must fill out our Fiscal Sponsorship Application.

You will be notified on the status of your application via email

Deadline

Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis, on the last day of the month. Responses are sent out on the third week of every month.

Fee structure

There is no fee to apply to ConjunctionArts Fiscal Sponsorships program.

For accepted Artist Projects and Organizations, we charge a gradual administrative fee based upon funds raised through ConjunctionArts:

8% between $10,000 and $100, 000

6% between $100,001 and $250,000

4% between $250,001 and above

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Project title

Project summary (no more than 100 words)

Project Description (no more than 300 words)
In addition to fabrication method(s), please include information on any related programming.

Artist or Collective Name
If this is a collaborative project or work by a collective, please provide the name(s) and complete contact information (mailing address, telephone, email) for each member.

Artist or Collective Statement (no more than 150 words)
Place your work in a context so that we might better evaluate it. What are the primary influences on your work? How does your past work inform this project? Please use concrete examples.

Approach (no more than 100 words)
In what specific ways does your project take an experimental or original approach to content and form?

Timeline (no more than 100 words)
What is your proposed timeline for this project? Please be as specific as possible – we of course understand that sometimes things don’t end up happening exactly as planned!

Audience (no more than 100 words)
Who is your intended audience(s) and how will you reach them?

Audience (no more than 100 words)Location and Venues (no more than 100 words)
What is/are the intended or confirmed location(s) for this project? How does this location inform or add to the work? Do you have pre-existing relationships with any of these venues?

Resources (no more than 100 words)
What resources, financial and other, do you need to realize this project? Are there any individual donors or specific foundations you are looking to apply to or have already applied to for funding? Please list each and indicate status.

Resume/C.V./Biography
Please provide either a copy of your CV/resume (no more than three pages) or short bio (no more than 500 words). If you are applying as a collaborative, please include materials for each collaborating artist. You must also submit a one-paragraph history (no more than 250 words) of the collective or collaborative team.

Portfolio
If you have not provided a link to your website with images from your portfolio, please upload a single PDF with at least 5 examples of your work and corresponding information.

Phone Number

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