The New Work Grant for Individual Artists in New York is a funding opportunity provided by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) aimed at supporting emerging individual artists and artist collectives based in Queens County. This grant is designed to assist artists across all disciplines in the creation of new work, offering project-based financial support of $3,000. The grant period runs from January 1 to December 31, 2025, allowing artists a full year to develop and execute their projects.

The primary purpose of the New Work Grant is to foster artistic innovation and creativity among emerging artists in Queens. The grant encourages applicants to include artist fees for themselves and their collaborators in their project budgets, emphasizing the importance of compensating artists for their work. Eligible expenses for the grant include artists' fees, technical assistance fees, planning and preparation costs, supplies and materials, equipment and software, venue rental, in-state travel expenses, and marketing and publicity costs.

To be eligible for the New Work Grant, applicants must be emerging individual artists or unincorporated artist collectives based in Queens. Artists must either reside in Queens or hold a full-time studio lease in the area, as PO boxes are not accepted. Collaborations must designate one Queens-based artist as the lead applicant, who will apply on behalf of the group. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age by December 31, 2024, and artists working in any artistic discipline are encouraged to apply.

Certain individuals and groups are not eligible for the grant. Past recipients of any Queens Arts Fund grant who have failed to submit a final report or are otherwise out of compliance with their cultural contract cannot apply. Additionally, students currently enrolled in degree or certificate programs, collectives that are LLCs or private entities, and individuals who received funding in 2024 for the New Work Grant are also ineligible. Applicants who are applying on behalf of or in partnership with an organization for the 2025 Arts Access Grant are not eligible for the New Work Grant.

The application process requires submission of specific materials, although detailed submission requirements are not provided in the source document. Applicants should prepare to answer questions related to their project and artistic vision. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on the artistic merit of the proposed work, the feasibility of the project, and the potential impact on the artist's career.

The deadline for submitting applications for the New Work Grant is November 19, 2024. It is important for potential applicants to be aware of this timeline to ensure they have adequate time to prepare their submissions. For further information, interested individuals can visit the NYFA website or contact them directly via email.