Small Business Resources

The Texas Venture Lab provides an opportunity for startups to take their ventures to the next level with the unique benefit of leveraging UT Austin resources and talent. 

Pro bono legal service. Apply online. 

The Lighton International Artists Exchange Program works to make the world a smaller place by giving artists of different cultures the opportunity to work together, in the hope that lasting friendship and understanding will develop. 

The Austin Independent Business Alliance (AIBA) is a group of locally owned and operated independent businesses that have joined together to promote the cultural and economic benefits of buying locally. 

The Houston Business Development, Inc. assist small business owners by providing flexible and affordable loans to expand their businesses and work closely with banks and commercial lenders to provide bridge financing. 

GrantsAlert.com's goal is to help America's K-12 teachers and schools find the funding they need educate our children. 

The Purpose of the Gospel Music Trust Fund is to give financial assistance in the nature of gifts in time of need, in the event of an emergency or major catastrophe, terminal or severe illness without efficient insurance, to individuals who derive or have derived a substantial portion of their income from the field of gospel music.
 

Games for Change facilitates the creation and distribution of social impact games that serve as critical tools in humanitarian and educational efforts. 

To be the leading resource and advocate for the Hispanic business community.

The Texas District Export Council contributes to the leadership and international trade expertise to compliment the U.S. Commercial Service's export promotion efforts through counseling businesses on the exporting process and conducting trade education and community outreach. 

Austin Emerging Arts Leaders is a chapter of Americans for the Arts Emerging Leaders Network for early-career arts professionals looking for networking and professional development opportunities. 

e-artnow is an electronic information service distributing selected e-mail announcements related to contemporary visual arts.

Dub Academy is a non-profit school in Austin for the electronic arts that makes innovative and unique music programs available to everyone in the community. 

DiverseArts Culture Works is dedicated to the long-term development of the Austin African American Cultural Heritage District and produces a wide range of cultural, educational, and artistic programming within the District, including cultural preservation and documentary work. 

The COVID-19 resource page for artists with information regarding education programs, advocacy, network building, and emergency relief.

CPRIT offers several funding opportunities for promising cancer research, product development, and prevention programs. 

CDC offers a variety of small business loans, primarily the SBA 504 Loan Program, throughout Texas. 

Business & Community Lenders of Texas (BCL) is a nonprofit economic development organization providing business lending, Small Business Administration (SBA) and community development programs. 

This annual exhibition is designed to showcase regional artists and to encourage public dialog, understanding, and enjoyment of visual art.

The Latino Arts Residency Program fosters the development of Austin-area Latino arts organizations and artists in all disciplines in an effort to build and enhance quality, sustainable community arts and cultural programming. 

The Asian American Resource Center Community Art Exhibit Program displays artworks that celebrate the diverse and dynamic cultural heritage, history, identity and creativity of Asians and Asian Americans. 

The Museum and Cultural programs of Austin's Parks and Recreation Department give voice to Austin's imagination, abundant nature and colorful past.  

The Julia C. Butridge Gallery supports emerging through professional artists by providing exhibition space by application.

Disaster Ready Austin is collaborative initiative to educate and empower residents to be prepared for emergencies and disaster.