Queens Arts Fund: Arts Access Grant
The Queens Arts Fund: Arts Access Grant by the New York Foundation for The Arts supports Queens-based groups creating public arts projects that engage and reflect the borough’s diverse communities.
Funder: New York Foundation for The Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline) | November 2026 (Application close/submittable automatic close)
Funding Amounts: $2,500–$5,000 per project; one-year project period; funds cannot exceed $5,000 per application.
Summary: Supports Queens-based nonprofits and collectives to deliver public arts and cultural programs that engage local communities.
Key Information: All dates are projected; guidelines and eligibility may update before cycle opens.
Description
The Arts Access Grant, part of the Queens Arts Fund and administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), empowers community-based organizations and unincorporated artist collectives in Queens to produce public arts and cultural programs. The grant aims to strengthen the cultural vibrancy of Queens neighborhoods by supporting projects across all artistic disciplines, including exhibitions, performances, festivals, screenings, readings, and workshops. Projects must engage local communities through accessible public events and highlight the borough's diversity and creativity.
