Toolkit to Share Pay Your People Grants and The Big Give
Key Links
You can use these if you create your own social media updates or email newsletter blurb.
Learn more about The Big Give:
indiespace.org/the-big-give
Register for The Big Give:
bit.ly/TheBigGive2023
Apply for a Pay Your People grant:
bit.ly/PayYourPeople2023
This webpage was created to provide you all the information you might need to share the Pay Your People grants and The Big Give details with the folks you work with.
Below are links to website pages, event basics, sample social media posts, and promotional images you can download.
Use any content you would like or customize it for your specific audience. Please let us know if you have any questions or if there is anything else that we can do to support you!
We are incredibly grateful for the support of the indie theater community in sharing the event and grant opportunities with the people you work with!
IndieSpace’s Social Media Accounts
Please feel free to tag our accounts in your post:
Instagram: @IndieSpaceNYC
Threads: @IndieSpaceNYC
Facebook: @indietheaterfund
We’re not currently active on Twitter.
Key Dates
November 16 - Applications are due on November 16 at 11:59pm.
November 17 to 20 - Applications are reviewed by the IndieSpace staff and Board for eligibility only.
November 21 - Applicants are notified of their application status and eligibility - we only review for eligibility and not artistic merit. MOST applications will be eligible.
November 28 - The Big Give event at the Chelsea Factory & on Zoom!
The Big Give Event Details
The in-person event will take place at the Chelsea Factory, 547 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001.
The virtual party will take place via Zoom. It is free to attend the event – in-person or virtually - and registration is required.
If you feel comfortable doing so, please consider participating in person. This is an amazing community building event, and we would love to see you there.
Pay Your People Grant Details
The Pay Your People Grant is to do just that – pay the people on your team that make the work possible. 5 grants will be awarded to Deep Roots companies/collectives with small budgets who have been operating for 25 years or more, 10 grants will be given to indie theater venues and performance spaces, and 45 additional companies or productions will receive funding.
You must apply by Thursday, November 16. The application gathers pertinent information about your company, collective, and/or venue.
To be eligible for this grant, recipients must commit to using their grant to pay artists or leaders of color and/or artists or leaders who have been historically and currently excluded from funding based on gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, ability, economic disadvantage, refugee/immigration status or for other reasons you define.
Social Media Sample Posts and Graphics
Post #1 - For Sharing the Pay Your People Grants
Does your indie theater company, production, or venue need $1,000 to help pay artists and leaders in your shows? We have great news! @IndieSpaceNYC’s $1,000 grants do just that!!! Pay Your People grants go to NYC-based indie theater companies/productions or venues to help pay artists or leaders who have been historically excluded from funding.
Apply for a Pay Your People grant: bit.ly/PayYourPeople2023
The grants will be awarded by lottery at The Big Give on November 28. You can attend in person or virtually through Zoom. It’s free to attend and a fantastic celebration of indie theater.
Register for The Big Give: bit.ly/TheBigGive2023
Please share this opportunity with friends and colleagues in the indie theater community who may want to apply! #thebiggive2023 #payyourpeople
Post #2 - For Sharing the Pay Your People Grants
DO YOU WANT $1,000 TO PAY YOUR PEOPLE? OF COURSE YOU DO! NYC based indie theater companies, collectives, and venues should take a few minutes and apply here for one of @IndieSpaceNYC's Pay Your People grants, to pay historically excluded artists that work in and on your shows.
Apply for a Pay Your People grant: bit.ly/PayYourPeople2023
Learn more about the grants and The Big Give: indiespace.org/the-big-give
Post #3 - For Sharing The Big Give
We are excited to be attending The Big Give on November 28! It is a celebration of indie theater and an opportunity to provide financial support for small theaters and companies who are often unable to receive funds from more traditional grantors.
@IndieSpaceNYC will award Pay Your People grants to indie theater companies/collectives and venues to help pay artists or leaders who have been historically excluded from funding.
Register for The Big Give: bit.ly/TheBigGive2023
Apply for a Pay Your People grant: bit.ly/PayYourPeople2023
Join us at this fun and inspirational event! #thebiggive2023 #payyourpeople
Instagram Post Graphics
Alt text: A maroon and orange text based graphic that shares The Big Give is November 28. You can learn how to attend and apply for a grant by following the links in the post.
Alt text: A text-based graphic sharing that Pay Your People Grants are available. White text on a maroon background a orange call-out for the link to apply.
Instagram Stories Graphics
Alt text: A maroon and orange text based graphic that shares The Big Give is November 28. You can learn how to attend and apply for a grant by following the links in the post.
Alt text: A text-based graphic sharing that Pay Your People Grants are available. White text on a maroon background a orange call-out for the link to apply.
Threads/Twitter
Post #1 - For Sharing the Pay Your People Grants
Does your indie theater company, production, or venue need $1,000 to help pay artists and leaders in your shows? We have great news! @IndieSpaceNYC’s Pay Your People grants do just that! Learn more about this grant opportunity for NYC-based indie theater: https://www.indiespace.org/the-big-give
Post #2 - For Sharing the Pay Your People Grants
DO YOU WANT $1,000 TO PAY YOUR PEOPLE? NYC-based indie theater companies, collectives, and venues should take a few minutes and apply here for @IndieSpaceNYC's Pay Your People grants, to pay historically excluded artists who work in and on your shows. bit.ly/PayYourPeople2023
Post #3 - For Sharing The Big Give
We are excited to be attending The Big Give on Nov. 28! It is a celebration of indie theater, and @IndieSpaceNYC will award Pay Your People grants to NYC-based indie theater companies, collectives, and venues. Learn more and apply for a grant: https://www.indiespace.org/the-big-give
Threads/Twitter Graphics
Alt text: A maroon and orange text based graphic that shares The Big Give is November 28. You can learn how to attend and apply for a grant by following the links in the post.
Alt text: A text-based graphic sharing that Pay Your People Grants are available. White text on a maroon background a orange call-out for the link to apply.
Post #1 - For Sharing the Pay Your People Grants
Does your indie theater company, production, or venue need $1,000 to help pay artists and leaders in your shows? We have great news! IndieSpace’s $1,000 grants do just that! Pay Your People grants go to NYC-based indie theater companies/productions or venues to help pay artists or leaders who have been historically excluded from funding.
Apply for a Pay Your People grant: bit.ly/PayYourPeople2023
The grants will be awarded by lottery at The Big Give on November 28. You can attend in person or virtually through Zoom. It’s free to attend and a fantastic celebration of indie theater.
Register for The Big Give: bit.ly/TheBigGive2023
Please share this opportunity with friends and colleagues in the indie theater community who may want to apply!
Post #2 - For Sharing the Pay Your People Grants
DO YOU WANT $1,000 TO PAY YOUR PEOPLE? OF COURSE YOU DO! NYC based indie theater companies, collectives, and venues should take a few minutes and apply here for one of @IndieSpaceNYC's Pay Your People grants, to pay historically excluded artists that work in and on your shows.
Apply for a Pay Your People grant: bit.ly/PayYourPeople2023
Learn more about the grants and The Big Give: indiespace.org/the-big-give
Post #3 - For Sharing The Big Give
We are excited to be attending The Big Give on November 28! It is a celebration of indie theater and an opportunity to provide financial support for small theaters and companies who are often unable to receive funds from more traditional grantors.
IndieSpace will award Pay Your People grants to NYC-based indie theater companies/productions and venues to help pay artists or leaders who have been historically excluded from funding.
Apply for a Pay Your People grant: bit.ly/PayYourPeople2023
Register for The Big Give: bit.ly/TheBigGive2023
Join us at this fun and inspirational event!
Facebook Graphics
Alt text: A maroon and orange text based graphic that shares The Big Give is November 28. You can learn how to attend and apply for a grant by following the links in the post.
Alt text: A text-based graphic sharing that Pay Your People Grants are available. White text on a maroon background a orange call-out for the link to apply.
Sample Email Newsletter Blurbs
Newsletter Blurb #1 - For Sharing the Pay Your People Grants
Does your indie theater company, production, or venue need $1,000 to help pay artists and leaders in your shows? We have great news! IndieSpace’s grants do just that! Pay Your People grants go to NYC-based indie theater companies/productions or venues to help pay artists or leaders who have been historically excluded from funding.
Apply for a Pay Your People grant: bit.ly/PayYourPeople2023
The grants will be awarded by lottery at The Big Give on November 28. You can attend in person or virtually through Zoom. It’s free to attend and a fantastic celebration of indie theater.
Learn more about The Big Give: indiespace.org/the-big-give
Register to attend The Big Give: bit.ly/TheBigGive2023
Please share this opportunity with friends and colleagues in the indie theater community who may want to apply!
Newsletter Blurb #2 - For Sharing the Pay Your People Grants
DO YOU WANT $1,000 TO PAY YOUR PEOPLE? OF COURSE YOU DO! NYC based indie theater companies, collectives, and venues should take a few minutes and apply here for one of @IndieSpaceNYC's Pay Your People grants, to pay historically excluded artists that work in and on your shows.
Apply for a Pay Your People grant: bit.ly/PayYourPeople2023
Learn more about The Big Give: indiespace.org/the-big-give
Newsletter Blurb #3 - For Sharing The Big Give
We are excited to be attending The Big Give on November 28! It is a celebration of indie theater and an opportunity to provide financial support for small theaters and companies who are often unable to receive funds from more traditional grantors.
IndieSpace will award Pay Your People grants to NYC-based indie theater companies/collectives and venues to help pay artists or leaders who have been historically excluded from funding.
Learn more about The Big Give: indiespace.org/the-big-give
Apply for a Pay Your People grant: bit.ly/PayYourPeople2023
Register to attend The Big Give: bit.ly/TheBigGive2023
Join us at this fun and inspirational event!
Questions and Appreciation
Thank you again for promoting the Pay Your People grants and The Big Give with the folks you work with!
We are SO GRATEFUL for your willingness to share these opportunities with others and love the support from our community.
If you have any questions, please send a note to communications@indiespace.org.