Arts Grants for Queens

As part of the Statewide Community Regrants program funded by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), the Arts Grants for Queens program will fund artists and arts organizations based in Queens to produce arts and culture projects to be presented in the borough in order to enrich and enliven the community.

FOR ORGANIZATIONS:
The Queens Community Arts Grant provides support to Queens-based community organizations, groups and collectives to hold arts and cultural projects or activities for the public in Queens to enhance the cultural climate in communities and neighborhoods where they live and operate - to make the arts accessible to all.

Grant amount: $1,000 - $7,500 per project

FOR INDIVIDUALS:
The Artists in Queens Grant supports individual artists that live in Queens for the creation of new work in a community setting. These grants highlight the role of artists as important members of the community as they enhance the cultural climate in communities and neighborhoods where they live and work.

Grant amount: $5,000 per artist

Deadline: Thursday, December 18, 2025

Timeline:
Submission Deadline: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Panel Review: February 2026
Notification of Award Decision: March 2026

Application Instructions

To apply, visit their website to read the full guidelines and attend one of their information sessions (required for first time applicants). Then, fill out their application form on Submittable.