Apply – Queens Arts Fund: Arts Access Grant

The Arts Access Grant supports community-based organizations and collectives in their efforts to produce public arts and cultural programs in all artistic disciplines that bolster the cultural vibrancy of the Queens communities and neighborhoods where they are located and operate.

Applicants may submit grant requests ranging from $2,500 to $5,000.

Proposed projects must include a public component that takes place in Queens within the 2026 calendar year (January 1 – December 31, 2026) and provides Queens community members with the opportunity to experience dynamic, easily accessible arts and cultural events. Public Components can include, but are not limited to: exhibitions, performances, festivals, screenings, readings, and workshops. Projects may be in any artistic discipline. Preference is given to public programs that are free or have a sliding scale fee to participate, and are ADA accessible.

The Queens Arts Fund is supported in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Greater New York Arts Development Fund, in partnership with the City Council.

Image Detail: Kofago Dance Ensemble, Image Credit: Jaadyn Rogers