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The Tallichet Freedman Foundation supports visual artists in Queens, NY through direct financial assistance, documentation, and community-based programming, celebrating a multiplicity of voices, generations, and ways of approaching the creative act.

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What is a

micro grant ?

A small-ish amount of money (our grants are $3,000 each) to give an artist a little bump of helpful cash.

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Who can

apply ?

Visual artists living and/or working in the 11385 zip code of Queens, NY.

Check out our FAQ page for more info

When do applications

open ?

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR OUR 2026 MICRO GRANT CYCLE.

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR MICRO GRANTS PAGE.

Grantees

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Meet the visual artists we’re proud to support!