The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art (BICA) is seeking applications from artists and curators for its Microgrant Program.
Donor Name: Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art (BICA)
State: New York
County: Erie County (NY), Niagara County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/01/2026
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Microbrewing, microdosing, microcomputing — so they’re giving out microgrants. Artists and curators are frequently asked to donate their time, labor, and money to make exhibitions or performances happen. They hope this grant will help offset some of that.
A good-faith grant for artists and curators who are realizing a project in the greater Buffalo area. This is no-strings-attached money that an artist or curator can use in whatever way they feel it’s needed.
Foundation Funds
- Exhibitions, performances, or other projects that contribute to the visual arts in Buffalo.
- Your project must:
- Include at least one public event (an opening, a performance, etc)
- Take place within three months (in the past or forthcoming) from the application date. IE: You could apply with a project that took place up to three months ago or a project that will take place in up to three months.
Funding Information
Grants up to $300.
For more information, visit BICA.


