City of Austin Funding & Resources
- Grants & Funding Opportunities
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- Loans & Incentives
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- Creative Space Development & Access
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- $12M Bond For Creative Space: Voters approved bond proposition for acquisitions and improvements of creative spaces.
- Artist Access Program: Expanded hours at four City-owned cultural centers for Austin creatives.
- Austin Center for Events (ACE): Streamlined special event permitting office anchored by teams from transportation, music, police, fire, and EMS, as well as other City departments, agencies and facilities.
- Austin Public Library: Creative space rental for Austin artists and musicians (contact stephanie.truax@austintexas.gov).
- Creative Space Assistance Program (CSAP): Funding for creative organizations facing temporary or permanent displacement, were previously displaced, or facing lease renewals at substantially higher rates with funding.
- Creative Space Ombudsman: Single point of contact and resource for creative spaces about City operating, permitting, and code enforcement requirements.
- Entertainment & Amplified Sound Compatibility Engagement: Resulted in 2019 Staff Recommendations to help venues, while promoting compatibility with residents.
- Heritage Tourism Program: Funding for preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic buildings, sites or districts.
- Live Music Fund: Developing funding program to support Austin’s live music venues and musicians.
- Location Enhancement Program: Developing component of the City's newly updated Economic Development Policy.
- Souly Austin: Neighborhood business district development program.New accordion content
- Small Business Classes, Coaching & Workshops
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Community-Based Funding & Resources
- Advocacy
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- Business Assistance & Funding
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- Education & Outreach
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- Health & Wellness
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- Professional Development
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