Description

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