Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

November 11, 2026

217 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Pay Your People Grant

Geographic Scope: New York City

Focus Areas: Supporting historically excluded artists and leadership in indie theater

Award Amount: $1,000 per grant

Eligibility:

  • NYC-based indie theater companies, collectives, and venues

  • Funds must be used to pay historically excluded artists or leadership
  • Acceptable Uses:

  • Pay performers directly

  • Pay administration staff directly

  • Subsidize rental fees for artists using the venue

  • Support artists working in, administrating, or performing in spaces and productions
  • Program Details:

  • Annual grant opportunity

  • Winners announced at The Big Give event (typically in December)

  • Applications typically open in October and close in November
  • Contact: hello@indiespace.org

    Background: IndieSpace created this grant to ensure that historically excluded artists receive direct compensation for their labor in indie theater spaces and productions.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Opens: October (typically mid-October)

    Application Deadline: November 11

    How to Apply:
    1. Submit application during open window
    2. Provide details on how funds will be used to pay historically excluded artists or leadership
    3. Specify whether funds will be used for direct payment, rental subsidies, or administration

    Award Announcement:

  • Grant recipients announced at The Big Give event

  • Typically held in early December at a community venue
  • More Information:

  • Contact: hello@indiespace.org

  • Visit: indiespace.org
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    artsperforming-artstheaterminorities

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