How much funding does Emergency Mental Health Grant Program provide?

Emergency Mental Health Grant Program provides $500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Emergency Mental Health Grant Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Emergency Mental Health Grant Program

INDIESPACE INC

Foundation Monthly Grants for Mental Health Grants for Arts Hardship Grants

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Funding Amount

$500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Emergency Mental Health Grant Program

Status: Currently paused as of January 21, 2026 for program revitalization; expected to reopen in coming months

Geographic Scope: New York City

Focus Areas: Mental health support for indie theater artists

Award Amount: $500 per grant

Eligibility:

Individual indie theater artists

NYC-based

Must be deemed eligible by IndieSpace team

What the Grant Covers:

Therapy costs

Medication

Meditation classes

Any other mental health-related expenses

Program Details:

Awards distributed via monthly lottery drawings

As of January 2026, all eligible applicants who applied in 2025 and were still awaiting grants received a $500 grant

Applicants from 2026 will be entered into the first lottery when program reopens

Program paused for reflection and improvements to applicant experience, lottery system, and grant management process

Program is NOT being discontinued and will remain a granting program

Contact: hello@indiespace.org

Background: IndieSpace created this program recognizing that as the number of grant requests outnumbers available budget, a lottery system ensures fairness. The program aims to remove financial barriers preventing artists from accessing mental health care and support.