MICRO GRANTS

Applications are now open for the Spring 2025 Cycle!

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 the Spring 2025 cycle.

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 2025 season. Students are not eligible.

Applications are open for submission starting April 1st and closing April 30, 2025 at 10 pm. It is free to apply. Grantees will be notified in July. Applicants who are not chosen will also be notified in July.

Please see our FAQ 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 300 words).

  • Narrative Bio: a brief description about you and your art making career to date (up to 300 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.

  • Please see our FAQ page for more information.

Grantees are chosen by an independent selection committee of 2 or more art world professionals. 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 July 2025. Grant checks are delivered to awardees soon after notification. Good luck!