About the grant

Who is funding this grant?

Hi, I'm Justin Barber, a designer in Silicon Valley. Half of the $500 comes directly out of my own pocket and the other half comes from my "Bonsai partners," a small group of people who help me publish passion projects through financial contributions. This grant is one of those projects.

Justin Barber - Designer

What is the purpose of the Tiny Tree Grant?

$500 isn't a lot, but that's the point! I believe there's a need in the world for small, meaningful creative projects that come from individuals. Not everything needs to scale or have a massive audience.

So I hope that a solo creator can use this money to kickstart (or even completely fund) a small project that they're passionate about.

Though it may not cover both, the money can go towards materials/supplies (eg. domain name, paint, audio equipment, etc.) or compensate for time (eg. writing, photography shoot, etc.).


Submission guidelines

Who can apply?

Anyone with an idea for a creative project who can legally accept payments of USD through an app like Venmo or PayPal.

What kind of projects are acceptable?

If $500 would be a sizable contribution to your project, please apply!

Projects could be a specific artifact (like a song, mural, painting, short film, photo series, poem, longform essay, etc.) or an ongoing effort (email newsletter, Instagram account, online magazine, etc.). All mediums are welcome.