Support the Micro-Grant Initiative

Help fund small, meaningful grants for emerging creatives throughout the year.

Help us reach our goal of $900.00 which will fund $100 grants throughout the year.

Sponsors

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April 2026 Grant

Sponsored by Art of Love Gallery

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May 2026 Grant

Sponsored by Charterway Clothing

A simple way to support artists directly

The Micro-Grant Initiative was created to provide small but meaningful support to emerging creatives who are building, experimenting, and continuing their work, even when resources are limited. After hours of research looking for grants to support my creative business, I noticed a gap and decided to start my own.

My goal is to make this opportunity simple, accessible, and community-supported. These grants are designed to help artists cover supplies, support an idea, or take the next step in their creative journey.

To begin, I am personally contributing $100 to fund the first grant.

3% Cover the Fee

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Please speak to a Certified Tax Representative or Financial Advisor for Official Tax Advice. For additional information, you can read about Charitable contribution deductions on the IRS website. Mereri Art Collective is not a 501(c)(3) company.

  • Your donation is distributed in 3 ways

    1. Directly to the Award Recipient.

    2. No more than 20% of total raised funds is used for administrative support (as needed). This includes things such as Packaging and Shipping Fees for in-kind donations of Art Supplies.

    3. Future award recipients.

  • Donations of Art Supplies such as unopened paint tubes, unused paint brushes, canvases, colored pencils and any other new art supplies are welcomed. Please email for shipping address.

  • Absolutely, please send us an email letting us know a little more information about the person and we will promote it on our website and across our Social Media platforms.

Meet Amarachukwu Igwe, our March Grant Recipient. →

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Our first grant recipient is a multidisciplinary artist exploring emotional expression and mental health through digital art, drawing, and painting. Her work transforms personal experiences into visual storytelling that offers comfort, recognition, and connection.

She is currently developing a mental health-focused activity book designed to help individuals process emotions and navigate everyday challenges through art. You can find her on Instagram @herxskape.

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Meet Simone Agoussoye, our April Grant Recipient. →

Our April grant recipient is Washington, D.C.–born artist Simone Agoussoye creates portraiture that exists at the intersection of realism and reverence. For over a decade, she has explored the depths of human identity through paint, glass, and texture; rendering faces not merely as likenesses, but as living reflections of spirit, beauty, and strength. The Micro grant is going to directly support her expansion in her practice.

Why give?

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    Make A Difference

    Creative work often requires people to keep going before they have full support, full resources, or financial stability. Small amounts can make a real difference, whether that means buying materials, testing an idea, or simply easing a barrier that would otherwise slow someone down.

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    Support A Cause You Love

    Give back to something that aligns with your values and passions.

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    Be Part of A Solution

    Join a community of people working together to address important issues.

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    Create Lasting Impact

    Your contribution helps build long-term solutions, not just quick fixes.

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    Fund Grassroots Work

    Support local, hands-on efforts that make a difference where it matters most.

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    Inspire Others

    Your generosity can motivate friends, family, and colleagues to do the same.

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A commitment to transparency

Transparency is an important part of this initiative.

I will be open about:

  • how much is received

  • how funds are allocated

  • when grants are awarded

  • how this initiative grows over time

The goal is not just to raise money, but to build trust and make sure supporters can clearly see how their contributions are being used.

— Founder, Brandee Robinson