Grants FAQ

Bitcoin For The Arts is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting artists through grants paid in Bitcoin. We believe in empowering creators with sound money that appreciates over time, providing financial sovereignty and long-term value.

Applicants are open worldwide (individuals, collectives, and organizations). The key requirement is that the project activities funded by the grant must be performed in the United States. We fund a wide range of disciplines, including visual arts, performing arts, music, writing/storytelling, film/media, and interdisciplinary projects.

Grant sizes vary based on program capacity and reserves. Grants are disbursed in BTC to the wallet address you provide. We prioritize clear budgets, realistic timelines, and strong Bitcoin alignment.

Grants are fixed in BTC, so plan accordingly for volatility.

We support creative projects in visual arts, performing arts (dance, theater), music, literature/writing, film/media, crafts/traditional arts, and multidisciplinary/other innovative arts. Projects should focus on artistic creation and impact.

Submit our online application form. Applications are simple—no lengthy proposals required. If you have questions, email grants@bitcoinforthearts.org.

We review applications quarterly. We are collecting applications now, but processing begins in Q3 2026.

Applications are reviewed by an expert panel using the published evaluation rubric.

Yes. Applicants are open worldwide. The key requirement is that the project activities funded by the grant must be performed in the United States.

Primary activities, deliverables, and impact must take place in the United States (for example, exhibitions in the US or a US-focused audience).

If selected, grants are paid in BTC to your provided wallet address. You’ll also commit to post-grant reporting (6 months + project end) to support radical transparency.

Yes. Awardees commit to post-grant reporting for radical transparency. This includes a simple report at 6 months and at project completion, and maintaining records for audit/verification upon request.

Bitcoin is sound money that can’t be inflated or censored. It appreciates over time (historically outperforming traditional currencies), giving artists long-term financial security. Plus, it’s borderless and low-fee for global inspiration.

Download a non-custodial wallet like Wallet of Satoshi, Zeus Wallet, BlueWallet, or Phoenix. Consider a “Bitcoin-only” hardware wallet like Coldcard, Foundation Passport, Blockstream Jade, Bitkey, or Trezor. Create a BTC address and share it in your application. For tutorials, visit bitcoin.org.

Yes, but only one active application per quarter. If not selected, feel free to reapply with updates.

We keep the website version of the guidelines as the source of truth. You can use your browser’s print dialog (“Print / Save as PDF”) from the guidelines page.

Through donations in Bitcoin. We publish governance and policy documents plus aggregated reporting for transparency, while keeping sensitive reserves (like the HODL Vault) non-public for security. See governance & reporting.