A fund for visual arts projects in Buffalo.
WHat
Up to $10,000 for projects that propose new directions for the creation and presentation of contemporary art.
WHO
We’re targeting informal, non-incorporated artist collectives and independent organizers whose work often falls outside the scope of typical funding sources.
WHY
To increase artistic dynamism and empower artists in our community to think beyond entrenched systems in our art world.
Two Grants
Kinetic Grants are awards up to $5,000 to fund artist’s production for a new project with a publicly accessible component.
Potential Grants are awards up to $10,000 and are intended to act as seed funds to sustain novel, long-term platforms for artistic expression and experimentation that foster collaboration, dialogue, and discourse.
2026 Info sessions
Learn about the Generator Fund what it is, how it works, and how to apply! Get all the tips and tricks to make your application the strongest possible.
Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
5:30 pm
The Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art
Saturday, September 5, 2026
3:30 pm
30D Essex Street, Buffalo, NY 14213
No registration needed. Followed by a Budget & CV workshop led by Nando Alvarez-Perez.
Bica office hours
Before booking office hours, be sure that you have:
attended an in-person info session OR watched the online info session
have a well-formed idea for a proposal
started your application
What will office hours offer?
one on one assistance
ability to ask specific questions pertaining to your application
advice and feedback on an in-progress application
Generator Fund Coordinator, wavy, will provide some 1-on-1 help pertaining to your application and answer any questions.
Appointments available on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout August & September during gallery hours at BICA.
(30D Essex St, Buffalo, NY 14213)
group work time
Work alongside fellow applicants & BICA Schoolers to receive on-the-spot guidance and support from our team.
BICA School Lab
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
12–5 pm
30B Essex St, Buffalo, NY 14213
BICA School Lab
Saturday, September 26th, 2026.
12–5 pm
30B Essex St, Buffalo, NY 14213