FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes, you can apply as the lead applicant for both grants and also be involved as a contributing artist on as many proposals as you’d like! Please make sure that your proposals are different- If you are able to complete your project with a Kinetic Grant’s resources, then we probably wouldn’t see a reason to go with your Potential Grant proposal. Friendly reminder- the Kinetic Grant is more so directed at personal projects and the Potential Grant is aimed for building a platform to push not only yourself but other artists as well! 

The Generator fund is meant to provide funded creative opportunities for artists residing and working in Erie and Niagara Counties! If you’re located outside of these regions but are looking for a chance to get involved with BICA, you can head to Cornelia Magazine’s website to learn more about writing opportunities covering Buffalo / Toronto / Rochester visual arts!

You’re welcome to contact us if you’re unsure.  If you have any doubts, or you’re worried the jury might have doubts, make a case in your application! The proper place to do this would be in the “Project Description” section.

No! However, if you do, that's wonderful. If you don’t, we'd love it if you could list some places you are thinking of to help give us an understanding of the type of location you are looking for. Don’t stress about hypotheticals and reaching out to spaces about projects that might happen–you can wait to reach out until your project is confirmed!

Yes! Use the budget form on the application to list any and all expenses for your project. These expenses may include but are not limited to artist stipends, supplies and materials, assistant stipends, fabrication or labor costs, artist travel expenses, rental expenses, etc. 

Anyone may apply again for a Kinetic Grant, round after round. If you were awarded a Potential Grant in the last round, you’re not eligible for a Potential Grant in the current round of funding. You are eligible to apply for a Kinetic Grant. 

If you applied to either grant last round and were not awarded a grant, you’re eligible to apply again!