Arts microgrant program

Our microgrants are designed to support BIPOC artists, designers, and cultural workers across Turtle Island. We believe in resourcing creativity with trust, flexibility, and care so you can focus on bringing your ideas to life.

  • We welcome applications from BIPOC creatives working in any discipline.

    Whether you are developing a new project, continuing existing work, or exploring an idea in its early stages, this grant is here to support you.

    Funds can be used in whatever way best serves your process, including materials, research, production costs, marketing, or simply making space and time to create.

    Collaborations are encouraged. If applying as a group, please submit one application per project.

  • We offer two opportunities to apply each year:

    Spring Cycle: March to May
    Fall Cycle: September to November

    Applications are reviewed throughout each cycle, with awardees notified on a rolling basis.

  • We aim to get funds into your hands quickly and with minimal barriers.

    Grants are sent via Zelle or Venmo. Payments are issued by the 5th of the award month and no later than the 15th.

  • We do not require receipts or financial reporting.

    This microgrant is grounded in trust. We respect your autonomy and recognize that you know best how to support your own creative practice. Our goal is to remove unnecessary barriers so you can stay focused on your work.

  • We love to celebrate and uplift our awardees.

    Recipients are asked to:

    • Credit ARTS in any project related promotions, including use of our name and logo

    • Share a portrait photo for announcement and community features

artist project grant

Supports individual artists developing or continuing a creative project.

This may include work in visual art, design, performance, writing, or interdisciplinary practices. Funding can be used for materials, production, research, or time dedicated to your practice.

curation project grant

Supports curators and cultural workers organizing exhibitions, programs, or community-centered creative initiatives.

This includes gallery shows, pop-ups, digital exhibitions, and other forms of presenting or platforming artistic work. We encourage projects that center on community, collaboration, and new perspectives.

educational workshop grant

Supports artists, designers, and cultural workers who want to share knowledge and skills with their communities.

Workshops can take many forms, such as hands-on sessions, lectures, virtual programming, or skill-sharing gatherings. Projects that increase access to creative education are especially encouraged.

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We offer microgrants to support creative, curatorial, and educational projects led by BIPOC artists and cultural workers across Turtle Island. Applications are short, accessible, and open to all experience levels—no formal training required.

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