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The page title and content confirm 'Smol Grants' from Firefly Arts Collective, matching amount range $40–$149. However, the site-wide banner states 'FIREFLY PLANNING IS ON HOLD FOR 2026' and the application form link is commented out ('Old form from last year'), indicating no active grant cycle.
Smol Grants is sponsored by Firefly Arts Collective. Offers small grants for projects of small size or scope, particularly designed to encourage creation by new participants or those who haven't brought art to Firefly before.
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Smol Grants - Firefly Arts Collective FIREFLY PLANNING IS ON HOLD FOR 2026. This page is likely out-of-date as we make changes. Click Here To Apply For a Smol Grant -->Over the years, the Firefly Arts Collective (FAC) has been proud to provide grant support to Firefly artists to enable them to express and fulfill their varied creative visions.
These grants are intended to support and promote radically-expressive, community-based, interactive and/or collaborative projects that help define and shape the creative core of the event. Smol Grants are between $40 and $149, and are meant for projects of small (“smol”) size or scope.
They are particularly designed to encourage creation by new participants, or participants who haven’t brought art to Firefly before, but everyone is welcome to apply! Smol Grants will be evaluated and awarded on a rolling basis after other Art Grants have been awarded. This means that if you miss your first shot at another grant type, you can still scale back your idea and have a chance at some funding!
They’ll be awarded until the allocated funding for Smol Grants has been consumed. And because of the smoller nature of the projects and grant awards, the Art Grant Core anticipates being able to award Smol Grants quickly to many participants. Some examples of smol projects which may be awarded a Smol Grant: A fiber art project (knitting, sewing, weaving, knotting); grant covers the cost of materials.
A performance project (costumed character acting, for example); grant covers some cost of crafting a costume. An electronics project (lighting, sound, etc.); grant covers the cost of some of the hardware. A small construction or assembly project; grant covers the cost of materials or tools.
Another project where the artist has some materials already but needs a few more to prepare it to be installed at Firefly (say, a waterproof case for electronics, new paint, etc.); grant covers installation costs. The Smol Grant uses a streamlined application process compared to other art grants. If you want to apply for multiple Smol Grants, you’ll need to fill out the form multiple times.
Apply for a Smol Grant (2025) Additional Criteria for Smol Grants Placement: If your art is truly Smol you may not need official placement assistance, but if the specific location of your piece is important to you it’s a good idea to check. Artists are responsible for coordinating with Placement Core to find a place at the event to put their art.
Fire: Projects that incorporate fire carry extra risk and need special attention from Fire Safety (FAST) . Because of this extra requirement they are not eligible for Smol Grants. Instead, please apply for a Creativity Grant .
For more information on how grants are awarded, see the Art Grants page. Feel free to reach out to us at grants@fireflyartscollective. org !
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Artists participating in Firefly Arts Collective events. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $40 - $149. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Smol Grants is funded by Firefly Arts Collective. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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