2027 Queens Arts Fund

Queens Arts Fund (QAF) offers project-based grants to Queens-based artists, artist collectives, and small non-profit organizations to support the local production of artwork and cultural programs that highlight, engage, and bolster the diverse communities of the Queens borough.

The 2027 QAF will offer two separate grants:

Arts Access Grants for Queens-based small-budget 501c3 nonprofit organizations or unincorporated artist collectives. These grants support community-based organizations and collectives in their efforts to produce public arts and cultural programs in the Queens communities and neighborhoods where they are located and operate.

New Work Grants for Queens-based individual artists, unincorporated artist collectives, or collaborations between multiple artists of all disciplines to support the creation of new work. “New Work” is defined as work that has not been produced or presented to an audience before.

Grant Timeline:
Applications Open: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
Applications Close: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Applicants Notified: Spring 2027

Requirements

Arts Access Grant requirements can be found here: https://www.nyfa.org/awards-grants/queens-arts-fund/arts-access-grant/

New Work Grant requirements can be found here: https://www.nyfa.org/awards-grants/queens-arts-fund/new-work-grant/

Application Instructions