Queens Arts Fund: Arts Access Grant
The Queens Arts Fund: Arts Access Grant from NYFA supports Queens-based groups in creating public, accessible arts and cultural programs that engage and reflect the borough’s diverse communities.
Funder: New York Foundation for The Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application close/submission deadline at 5:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: Grants range from $2,500 to $5,000 per project; one-year project period.
Summary: Supports Queens-based nonprofits and collectives to produce public arts and cultural programs that engage local communities.
Key Information: For small nonprofits and unincorporated collectives only; project must include a public component in Queens.
Description
The grant supports community-based organizations and unincorporated collectives in Queens, New York, enabling them to create and present public arts and cultural programming across all disciplines. Administered by the New York Foundation for The Arts (NYFA), the program aims to strengthen the cultural vibrancy of Queens neighborhoods by prioritizing projects that are free or low-cost, ADA accessible, and reflect the borough’s diversity. Eligible projects include exhibitions, performances, festivals, screenings, readings, and workshops, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and accessibility.
