RJE Sprout Fund invites proposals from artists working with underserved communities. All artists–whether formally trained, self-taught, or whose creative work falls outside traditional art forms–are encouraged to apply. Artists are also encouraged to apply for funds for projects that involve their communities (e.g., art classes, art therapy, outreach, and non-traditional projects).
The RJE Sprout Fund was established by the Russell J. Efros Foundation in Roslyn, New York, in 2021 to support artists with the direct funds needed to complete projects in the next twelve months. Russell Efros was a community builder and believed strongly in the importance of collaboration. The Sprout Fund, named in honor of "Russell Sprouts," as his close friends and family called him, seeks to continue his work and support fellow artists from across the nation.