Bitcoin Micro-Grants
Grants for Working Artists — paid in bitcoin.
We support sovereign creators across visual arts, theater, dance, music, writing, storytelling, and film. Grants are designed to be small, fast, and impactful — helping you keep creating.
Recent awards
We publish who we fund, why, and — when settled — the Bitcoin transaction ID. See Grant Awards for Ainsley Costello, Aksana Zasinets, and more.
What We Fund
- Creation costs (materials, studio time, rehearsal space)
- Production costs (recording, staging, print, fabrication)
- Travel tied to a specific project or performance
- Artist-led community programming
Who Can Apply
- Independent artists, small collectives, and organizations
- Any discipline: visual arts, theater, dance, music, writing, storytelling, film
- Working on a specific project with clear next steps that delivers a public benefit to U.S. audiences or communities
- Applicants worldwide — for example, by presenting, performing, exhibiting, distributing, or teaching work to U.S. audiences (existing work made anywhere is eligible)
What To Send
- Your name + links (website, portfolio, socials)
- Project description (what, why, and timeline)
- Budget + requested amount
- A Bitcoin address to receive funds
How to apply
Submit our online form. If you have questions, email grants@bitcoinforthearts.org. Applications are simple—no lengthy proposals required.
Review cadence: applications are reviewed quarterly.
Grant Terms & Conditions
Review the Grant Terms & Conditions before applying.
View Grant Terms & Conditions (PDF)Grants FAQ
Quick answers about eligibility, funding, and Bitcoin payouts.
Transparent By Default
Our goal is radical clarity: how funds are allocated, how grants are paid, and how reserves are maintained over time.