What we’re funding this round
One micro-grant. Two or more disciplines.
A collaboration between two or more Memphis creatives who work in different mediums. If it mixes disciplines and it’s made by more than one person, it counts.
Weird is welcome. Experimental is the whole point.
Who can apply
If you’ve never felt "fundable" — this is for you.
- ✦You’re based in Memphis or the greater Memphis area.
- ✦You’re an up-and-coming or emerging creative — no gallery, MFA, or grant history required.
- ✦Your project is a collaboration of two or more people across different mediums.
- ✦You’re making something for people to experience — a show, a piece, a release, a happening.
- ✦You do not have to be a paying member to apply. Anyone can submit.
What we’re looking for
A swing, not a safe bet.
- ✦A genuine collaboration across different disciplines — not one artist with a helper.
- ✦Something experimental or non-traditional.
- ✦A project that’s actually doable with a micro-grant.
- ✦Something the community can see, hear, or show up for.
How it works
From idea to funded.
Submit your idea
By [submission close date]. A short form — who you are, who you’re working with, and what you want to make.
We shortlist
We read every submission and select the projects that meet the bar. Fair, focused, open to everyone regardless of who they know.
The community votes
From [voting open] to [voting close], Microboost members vote on the shortlist. You don’t need to be a member to apply — only to vote.
We announce + fund
We announce the funded collaboration on [announcement date], and the grant goes straight to the team.
No portfolio dump. No artist-statement gymnastics.
Fill out the short form. That’s it.
If you’ve ever looked at a grant application and quietly closed the tab because it felt like it wasn’t built for you — this one is.
