Queens Council on the Arts

Grants

Hello! I’m Katie. I manage the funding opportunities for Queens-based arts organizations, artists and schools. If you have a creative project you want to launch and are looking for money, check out the information below.

if you can’t find what you’re looking for, email me or give me a call at 347 505 3019.

About the QCA Grant Programs

The 2012 Queens Arts Fund application deadline is Wednesday, October 5, 2011. The JP Morgan Chase grant application is due Thursday, September 22, 2011.

FAQs about QCA’s Grant Programs

Find the answers to frequently asked questions about our grant programs.

Grants for Organizations

New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Decentralization Program Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 Funds for this program are for Queens-based non-profit organizations producing arts and cultural programming that directly serves the citizens of Queens. Applicants are encouraged to request funds for distinctive programming or programs that advance the applicant organization’s mission and [...]

Grants for Organizations with Fiscal Sponsorship

Grants for Individual Artists with Fiscal Sponsorship

Grants for Individual Artists

New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Decentralization Program for Individual Artists (fiscal sponsor not required) Grant amount $2,500 This grant, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), offers support for Queens-based individual artists to create new work directly involving the community. The artist must engage his or her community [...]

QAF Orientation Requirements

All new applicants, applicants who have not applied to QAF within the last two years, and applicants who were recommended for technical assistance by QCA, are required to complete a QAF application orientation.

Watch QAF Tutorials

Some useful tips for completing your QAF Application.

2012 SPARC Artists-in-Residence

SPARC, Seniors Partnering with Artists Citywide, is a community arts engagement program that places artists-in-residence at senior centers across the five boroughs of New York City. The program provides selected artists with access to workspace in senior centers and a stipend in exchange for the creation and delivery of arts programming for seniors. Selected artists [...]

SPARC: Artist Residency

Seniors Partnering with Artists Citywide (SPARC) is a community arts engagement program that places artists-in-residence at senior centers across the five boroughs of New York City. Artists who are excited to work with the local aging community to deliver arts programs are invited to submit an application by no later than 5pm September 30, 2011.