tiny grant 2026
What This Is
The Tiny Grant offers a minimum of $2,000 and up to $3,000 to emerging artists based in NYC. The program kicks off at the start of 2026 and runs through the end of June.
Who We Are
Lily and Lucy have been close friends since the first week of college. Both of us are immigrants with a deep love for art. Here’s a bit more about us:
Lily
I’m a visual artist specializing in drawing and painting. I enjoy exploring museums and galleries, and have painted several murals. Professionally I am a UX Program Manager at a tech company, focused on strategy and operations for designers and researchers.
Lucy
I have a lifelong passion for the performing arts. I am a classically trained pianist and ballerina, having started my journey at the age of three. In recent years, I have expanded into various other dance styles and am now also exploring stand-up comedy. Professionally, I am a general partner at a venture fund, focusing on early stage investments in advanced technical and scientific innovations.
Why We Are Doing This
Our shared love for art drives us to support emerging artists. As immigrants, we understand the challenges of navigating a new environment with limited resources and support. That’s why we are passionate about helping up-and-coming artists, providing the support they need to grow in their careers.
We ran the first ever pilot of Tiny Grant from January to June 2025, selecting six artists and learning with them along the way. It was an incredibly inspiring experience for us. We are excited to continue building this program and offer the program again this year.
Approximate Timeline
- Selection & Review: November 29 – December 7, 2025
- Interviews: December 8 – December 14, 2025
- Notification of Decisions: December 17, 2025
- Acceptance of Grant by Artist: December 21, 2025
- Disbursement: January 1, 2026
- First Check-in: March 2026
- Second Check-in: May 2026
- Program Ends: June 30, 2026
- Tiny Grant Salon: TBD (May - June 2026)