The Little Venue That Could
Marketing And Social Media Toolkit
Thank you for your interest in sharing information about The Little Venue That Could Grant Program.
We are incredibly grateful to you for sharing this opportunity with the people you work with. We want to ensure that all eligible indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary venues can apply.
Below are links to website pages, program basics, sample social media posts, and promotional images you can download.
Please let us know if you have any questions or if there is anything else that we can do to support you!
Key Links
You can use these if you create your own social media updates or email newsletter blurb.
Learn more about The Little Venue That Could: indiespace.org/venue-grant
Begin your application for The Little Venue That Could https://bit.ly/little-venue-that-could
IndieSpace’s Social Media Accounts
Please feel free to tag our accounts in your post:
Instagram: IndieSpaceNYC
Facebook: IndieSpaceNYC
Bluesky: IndieSpaceNYC
Threads: IndieSpaceNYC
Sample Social Media Posts
Option #1
@IndieSpaceNYC has opened applications for The Little Venue That Could Grant Program for NYC-based indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary venues with expense budgets under $500,000.
Funded with the generous support of the Howard Gilman Foundation, The Little Venue That Could will provide unrestricted grants of $10,000 per year, for two consecutive fiscal years, professional development opportunities (valued at $5,000), and access to IndieSpace’s Advisory and Consulting program.
Learn more about The Little Venue That Could program by visiting: indiespace.org/venue-grant
Or visit the links in @IndieSpaceNYC’s profile.
Option #2
Small indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary performance venues are home to many artists and cultural workers in NYC. They are the engine that drives art in our city and give us the space to gather, connect, experiment, and create the amazing artistry that enhances our lives every day.
Because of this, @IndieSpaceNYC has launched The Little Venue That Could Grant Program.
Funded with the generous support of the Howard Gilman Foundation, The Little Venue That Could provides unrestricted general operating support to New York City-based indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary performance venues with expense budgets under $500,000.
Grantees will receive unrestricted grants of $10,000 per year, for two consecutive fiscal years, professional development opportunities (valued at $5,000), and access to IndieSpace’s Advisory and Consulting program.
Funds can be used to pay staff, rent, utilities, debt, or whatever your venue deems appropriate to help keep your doors open and thrive.
Learn more about The Little Venue That Could by visiting: indiespace.org/venue-grant
Or visit the links in @IndieSpaceNYC’s profile.
Instagram Post/Grid Graphics
Alt text:
A graphic announces that The Little Venue That Could grant application is now open. The highlighted message in a pink banner reads: “Application is Open!” Below, it explains that unrestricted grants of $10,000 per year for two years are available to NYC-based indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary performance venues with budgets under $500,000. The bottom of the image features logos for the Howard Gilman Foundation and IndieSpace, the supporting organizations behind the grant. The design uses bold text and contrasting colors for clarity and impact.
Alt text:
A promotional graphic explains The Little Venue That Could grant program, supported by IndieSpace and the Howard Gilman Foundation. The main text reads:
“A grant program providing unrestricted funds and professional development services to indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary performance venues in NYC with budgets less than $500k.”
The top features both organizational logos, while the bottom shows three images of performance venues, showcasing intimate and creative spaces. The design highlights the program’s commitment to sustaining small performance spaces.
Alt text:
A promotional graphic announces the application deadline for The Little Venue That Could grant program. The top of the image displays the program name in bold text, followed by a pink banner that reads: “Apply by September 2.” The main text highlights that unrestricted grants of $10,000 per year for two years are available to NYC indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary performance venues with budgets under $500,000. The logos of the Howard Gilman Foundation and IndieSpace appear at the bottom, indicating the program’s sponsors. The design uses clear, high-contrast colors for visibility and urgency.
Instagram Story Graphics
IndieSpace’s Facebook handle: https://www.facebook.com/indiespacenyc
The Howard Gilman Foundation is not on Facebook
Option #1
IndieSpace has opened applications for The Little Venue That Could Grant Program for NYC-based indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary venues with expense budgets under $500,000.
Funded with the generous support of the Howard Gilman Foundation, The Little Venue That Could will provide unrestricted grants of $10,000 per year, for two consecutive fiscal years, professional development opportunities (valued at $5,000), and access to IndieSpace’s Advisory and Consulting program.
Learn more about The Little Venue That Could program by visiting: https://www.indiespace.org/venue-grant
Option #2
Small indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary performance venues are home to many artists and cultural workers in NYC. They are the engine that drives art in our city and give us the space to gather, connect, experiment, and create the amazing artistry that enhances our lives every day.
Because of this, IndieSpace has launched The Little Venue That Could Grant Program: https://www.indiespace.org/venue-grant
Funded with the generous support of the Howard Gilman Foundation, The Little Venue That Could provides unrestricted general operating support to New York City-based indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary performance venues with expense budgets under $500,000.
Grantees will receive unrestricted grants of $10,000 per year, for two consecutive fiscal years, professional development opportunities (valued at $5,000), and access to IndieSpace’s Advisory and Consulting program.
Funds can be used to pay staff, rent, utilities, debt, or whatever your venue deems appropriate to help keep your doors open and thrive.
Facebook, Bluesky, and Threads Graphics
Alt text:
A graphic announces that The Little Venue That Could grant application is now open. The highlighted message in a pink banner reads: “Application is Open!” Below, it explains that unrestricted grants of $10,000 per year for two years are available to NYC-based indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary performance venues with budgets under $500,000. The bottom of the image features logos for the Howard Gilman Foundation and IndieSpace, the supporting organizations behind the grant. The design uses bold text and contrasting colors for clarity and impact.
Alt text:
A promotional graphic explains The Little Venue That Could grant program, supported by IndieSpace and the Howard Gilman Foundation. The main text reads:
“A grant program providing unrestricted funds and professional development services to indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary performance venues in NYC with budgets less than $500k.”
The top features both organizational logos, while the bottom shows three images of performance venues, showcasing intimate and creative spaces. The design highlights the program’s commitment to sustaining small performance spaces.
Alt text:
A promotional graphic announces the application deadline for The Little Venue That Could grant program. The top of the image displays the program name in bold text, followed by a pink banner that reads: “Apply by September 2.” The main text highlights that unrestricted grants of $10,000 per year for two years are available to NYC indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary performance venues with budgets under $500,000. The logos of the Howard Gilman Foundation and IndieSpace appear at the bottom, indicating the program’s sponsors. The design uses clear, high-contrast colors for visibility and urgency.
Bluesky and Threads
Option #1
Small indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary performance venues – apply now for The Little Venue That Could Grant Program! 🎭
$10K/year for 2 years in unrestricted general operating support and professional development opportunities
Details and eligibility: https://www.indiespace.org/venue-grant
Option #2
Small indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary performance venues are the engines that drive art in NYC.
The Little Venue That Could Grant Program awards two-year $10,000 grants to NYC-based venues with budgets under $500,000
Learn more and apply: https://www.indiespace.org/venue-grant
Email Newsletters Option #1 (blurb length)
Applications are open for The Little Venue That Could Grant Program for NYC-based indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary venues with expense budgets under $500,000.
Funded with the generous support of the Howard Gilman Foundation, The Little Venue That Could will provide unrestricted grants of $10,000 per year, for two consecutive fiscal years, professional development opportunities (valued at $5,000), and access to IndieSpace’s Advisory and Consulting program.
Learn more and apply by September 2: indiespace.org/venue-grant
Email Newsletters
Email Newsletters Option #2 (medium length)
Applications are open for The Little Venue That Could Grant Program for NYC-based indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary venues with expense budgets under $500,000.
Funded with the generous support of the Howard Gilman Foundation, The Little Venue That Could will provide unrestricted grants of $10,000 per year, for two consecutive fiscal years, professional development opportunities (valued at $5,000), and access to IndieSpace’s Advisory and Consulting program.
Learn more about The Little Venue That Could: https://www.indiespace.org/venue-grant
Email Newsletters Option #3 (in-depth email length)
IndieSpace has opened The Little Venue That Could Grant Program, offering crucial support to New York City’s indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary performance venues.
The Little Venue That Could was created to provide unrestricted general operating support to New York City-based indie theater, dance, and multidisciplinary venues with expense budgets under $500,000.
Thanks to generous support from the Howard Gilman Foundation, selected venues will receive:
$10,000 per year, for two years (2025–2026)
Unrestricted general operating support
Access to professional development opportunities (valued at $5,000)
Eligibility includes:
Located in one of NYC’s five boroughs
Expense budget under $500,000
Operating for at least two years
At least one performance space with fewer than 99 seats
Learn more and apply here: https://www.indiespace.org/venue-grant
Questions and Appreciation
Thank you again for promoting The Little Venue That Could grant program.
We are SO GRATEFUL for your willingness to share this opportunity with others and love the support from our community.
If you have any questions, please send us note, at communications@indiespace.org.