Please note that the funded project period has shifted to the 2026 calendar year. When preparing your application, you must now include a marketing strategy and community impact details in your proposal, and nonprofits are required to submit a financial statement. Additionally, new budget guidelines cap supplies and equipment costs at $1,000 per item.
Funder: New York Foundation for The Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (application opens) | November 2026 (submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Applicants may request $2,500–$5,000 per project; funding must be used within the 2026 calendar year.
Summary: Supports Queens-based nonprofits and collectives to create public arts and cultural programs that engage and enrich local communities.
Key Information: For community-focused projects in Queens; only one application per organization/collective per year; strong focus on public access and community impact.