Climate Creative Micro Fund

Climate Creative Micro Fund is a small grant empowering indigenous artists, storytellers, filmmakers, musicians & researchers to create & implement small projects in their community. 

Visual Arts

Supports painters, illustrators, photographers, and other visual artists creating work that explores climate, identity, and Indigenous narratives.

Film & Media

For creators making documentaries, short films, or digital stories that highlight environmental issues and Indigenous voices through cinematic and multimedia forms.

Music & Sound

Funds composers, musicians, and sound artists blending tradition and innovation to express cultural resilience and climate impact through auditory experiences.

Research & Writing

Supports writers, poets, and researchers documenting Indigenous knowledge, cultural histories, and environmental challenges through creative or investigative written work.

Performance & Theatre

For dancers, actors, and performers creating live or recorded work centered on land, heritage, and community experiences with environmental change.

Craft & Design

Funds artisans and designers reimagining traditional crafts, textile, weaving, pottery, as cultural expression and ecological practice rooted in Indigenous knowledge.

Who is eligible to apply ?

Anyone working on creative or research projects related to Indigenous communities and climate change can apply. You don’t have to be Indigenous yourself, but your project should respectfully include Indigenous voices, knowledge, or collaboration.

What types of projects are considered?

We support all kinds of creative & research work, from paintings and films to performances, research, music, and traditional crafts. If your project explores indigenous cultures & climate in a meaningful way, it’s likely a good fit.

What is the amount of funding offered?

 Funding depends on your project size, but most micro-grants fall between 100-1000$.

What criteria are used to evaluate applications?

We look at the project’s impact, how well it connects to climate change and Indigenous wisdom, the practicality of the plan, and the applicant’s overall profile.