MICRO GRANTS

Applications are closed for the 2024 cycle.

Our next micro grant cycle will open spring 2025

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TTFF distributes unrestricted micro grants to visual artists working and/or residing in the 11385 zip code of Queens, NY.

Each micro grant is in the amount of $1138.5 (The zip code of Ridgewood, where TTFF is based!).

10 grants will be awarded for our 2024 inaugural season.

Guidelines and Eligibility

Applicants must be individual artists who live and/or work within the neighborhoods in the 11385 zip code of Queens.

Please check this detailed map of the neighborhood 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 2024 season. Students are not eligible.

Applications are open for submission starting September 1-October 15, 2024. It is free to apply. Grantees will be notified early 2025. If you are not chosen you will not be notified.

Please see our FAQ’s page for more information.

How to apply

Applicants can apply via our online form.

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 Divers 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 500 words).

  • Narrative Bio: a brief description about you and your art making career to date (up to 500 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/roommate and a signed affidavit statement from the person whose name appears on the submitted documents confirming you are living and/or working there - see example affidavit.

Grantees are chosen by a selection committee of 2 or more professionals that come from diverse backgrounds and visual arts disciplines. We do not disclose panelists’ identities.

Selection Process

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 2025. Grant checks are mailed to awardees soon after notification. Good luck!