New York Foundation for the Artsgrant
Queens Arts Fund: New Work Grant
- Who Can Apply: Artists age 18+ (by December 31, 2026) who live in Queens or hold a full-time studio lease there, including unincorporated collectives led by a Queens-based lead applicant; full-time degree-seeking students and 2026 QAF New Work Grant recipients are ineligible
- The Focus: Creation of new work (not previously produced or presented) with a public component in Queens during 2027
- The Funding: Requests of $3,000-$7,500; panel sets the final award at 50-100% of the request
- Key Requirements: Proof of Queens residency; project description (max 250 words); public program, audience/impact, marketing and timeline answers (max 200 words each); contingency plan (max 150 words); budget on NYFA template showing at least 10% from other sources; work samples (audio/video 5 min max); all activities January 1-December 31, 2027
DeadlineTuesday, November 17, 2026
AwardApplicants may request $3,000 to $7,500; the panel sets the final amount and recipients receive 50-100% of their request.
LocationQueens, NY
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
DisciplinesCommunity Arts, Interdisciplinary Work, Literary Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts
Age range18–
Application notesApply via NYFA's Submittable form only; one application per year. The program page says all QAF applicants are required to attend a live info session or watch a recording (the PDF guidelines say highly recommended) - live Zoom sessions Sept 25 and Oct 20, 2026. Optional 25-minute 1-on-1 draft reviews run Oct 19 - Nov 6, 2026. Applicants notified by end of March 2027. Recipients must submit an Event Confirmation Form 4 weeks before the public component and a Final Report within one month of completion.
New York Foundation for the Arts
Organization based in New York