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MICRO GRANTS Beginning with our 2026 cycle, TTFF is increasing our unrestricted micro grants from $1,138.50 to $3,000 per artist. We will award 10 micro grants to visual artists who live and/or work in THE 11385 zip code of Queens, NY., for a total of $30,000 in direct support to artists in our neighborhood. Our 2026 Cycle will RUN FROM September 24 through OCTOBER 29, 2026. Sign up for our email list to be notified when the application is open. FILMED STUDIO INTEVIEWS Each of our 2026 grantees will receive a filmed studio interview documenting the artist, their work, and their practice.The finished videos become part of the TTFF archive and are shared across our website, social channels, and YouTube. Guidelines and Eligibility Applicants must be individual artists who live and/or work in the 11385 zip code of Queens. Please check this detailed map of the 11385 ZIP code boundary to see if you are eligible. If you are not within this boundary you are not eligible for a grant.Applicants must be visual artists. We recognize that defining a visual artist is tricky as many artists work within more than one discipline. The main focus of your work must be visual. Example mediums: painting, drawing, sculpture, craft, collage, printmaking, photography, mural arts, installation and multimedia.We are not accepting groups and collectives for the 2026 cycle. Students are not eligible.Applications will be open September 24 through October 29, 2026. Applicants will be notified in January 2027.Sign up for our email list to be notified when our 2026 cycle opens and stay up to date with the latest TTFF news.Please see our FAQ page for more information. How to apply Applicants can apply through our online form. The application link will be available here when applications open.It is free to apply! Requirements Proof of residence or studio space in the 11385 ZIP code of Queens, NY.Acceptable documents showing your 11385 address include: NY State I.D., NY Driver’s License, utility bill, bank or credit card statement, lease agreement, other business mailings addressed to you, *SIGNED AFFIDAVIT.Artist Statement: describe what your work is about and give some insight into why and/or how you make your work (up to 200 words).Narrative Bio: a brief description about you and your art-making career to date (up to 200 words).Up to 10 images and 3 videos that represent your artwork.If you share a space and do not have documentation addressed to your name you can submit documentation addressed to your studio mate or roommate and a signed affidavit from the person whose name appears on the submitted documents confirming you are living and/or working there - see example affidavit. Please see our FAQ page for more information. Selection Process Grantees are chosen by an independent selection committee of three or more artists, curators, and scholars. We do not disclose panelists’ identities. Notification Receipt of your application will be acknowledged via an automated email. Please be aware that communication from TTFF might land in your JUNK/SPAM folder. Please do not email or DM TTFF about the status of your application. Grantees will receive notice of awards starting January 2027. Grant checks are delivered to awardees soon after notification. Good luck! BACK TO TOP