Small Business Resources

Hello Alice partners with a variety of companies to offer different grants for small businesses, including startups. 

The Challenge gives scientists and deeptech entrepreneurs around the globe a platform for their research and projects, providing equity-free prize money as well as other funding opportunities, global visibility and connections with key players in the deeptech innovation network. 

The guide offers information on licenses and permits that may be required for more than 300 business types, including direct links to appropriate state resources that can help address permitting needs. 

The Texas Music Office staff, industry stakeholders, and community partners continue to work together to provide direct assistance and resource referrals to the Texas creative industries. 

The Texas Film Commission supports our state's global position as a premier production destination across all media industries. 

The Product Development and Small Business Incubator Fund offers long-term, asset-backed loans to product development companies and small business incubators/accelerators located in Texas. 

Glasstire is an online non-profit 501(c)(3) publication that covers visual art in Texas. 

Future Front nurture spaces where women and LGBTQ+ creatives, founders and leaders can grow together. Currently, they produce The Front Market and Festival, host year-round workshops and meet-ups, as well as create resources for resilience in creative industries.

Financial Coaching is a free service provided by trained volunteers who can work with you one-on-one to make sure you have the tools, resources, and encouragement you need to reach your financial goals.

COVID-19 emergency grants to meet the needs of experimental artists who have been impacted by the economic fallout from postponed or canceled performances and exhibitions.

The Equal Sound Corona Relief Fund was set up on short notice to provide direct financial assistance to musicians who have lost work as a result of Corona-related event cancellations.

EPA provides sustainable material management tools and resources, including information about food recovery, industrial byproduct recycling and reuse and recycled material application research. 

Frequently asked questions about Foreign Trade Zones from the International Trade Administration. 

This fund is for US-based BIPOC artists and administrators.

Federal disaster loans for businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, and renters. 

COVID-19 resource for American theater by supporting the writers who create it (Emergency grants available).

COVID-19 Resource for Arts Organizations and Artists.

All the renewable energy incentives offered by the State of Texas. 

The Texas Comptroller's office is the state's chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator and treasurer. 

The Foundation Center is a source of information on philanthropy, fundraising, and grant programs.

The Texas Development Corporation promotes economic development in Texas on behalf of the State.  Information on available services, industries, and small business startup.  

Hello Alice In partnership with Verizon, the digital fundraising and advocacy platform Hello Alice is offering emergency grants of up to $10,000 for companies impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
 

Business Contracts provides review, approval, and execution of business contracts required for the procurement of services for The University of Texas at Austin. 

A one-stop shop for all federal government tools, resources and information related to business.