Queens Arts Fund: New Work Grant
Forecasted
The Queens Arts Fund: New Work Grant by New York Foundation for The Arts supports emerging Queens artists to create and publicly present original, innovative work in any artistic discipline.
Funder: New York Foundation for The Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026
Funding Amounts: Requests from $2,500 to $5,000 for one-year projects; final awards will not be less than 50% of the requested amount.
Summary: Supports emerging individual artists and unincorporated artist collectives in Queens to create and publicly present new, original work in any artistic discipline.
Key Information: All projects must include a public component in Queens and be completed within the 2026 calendar year.
Description
The Queens Arts Fund: New Work Grant, administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), provides project-based funding to emerging artists and unincorporated artist collectives based in Queens, New York. The grant aims to support the creation and public presentation of original, new work across all artistic disciplines, emphasizing community engagement and accessibility. Projects must include a public component—such as an exhibition, performance, festival, screening, reading, or workshop—accessible to Queens residents, and should be completed within the grant year. The program prioritizes projects that are free or offer a sliding scale for participation, are ADA accessible, and reflect the diversity of Queens communities.
