The City of Austin Small Business Division offers a comprehensive directory of small business resources offered by local, state, and federal governments and non-profit agencies. Our goal for the City of Austin Small Business Resources Directory is to increase awareness and use of the programs that provide aid in the development of your business. Call 512-974-7800, email SmallBiz@austintexas.gov or visit our website for information about all our services and resources.

Organization Phone Number Description
National Institutes of Health - Technology Grants

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, also known as America's Seed Fund, are one of the largest sources of early-stage capital for technology commercialization in the United States.  

https://www.npnweb.org/ 505.595.8008

NPN gathers artists, presenters and colleagues in a different city each year for an annual conference. Additional programs include funds for the creation and development of new artistic work, arts leadership professional development, and cultural exchanges.

National Small Business Association

Provides small business owners, their employees, and retirees access to innovative services, resources, and benefits. 

https://www.nativeartsandcultures.org/ 360.314.2421

The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation advances the arts in Native communities and promotes positive social change for American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples through funding and networking opportunities.

https://www.nefa.org/ 617.951.0010

New England Foundation for the Arts is a regional funder for programs that cultivate and promote the arts in New England and beyond.

New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)

National information resource on grants and other opportunities for artists and for all those who support them. 

Nonprofit Quarterly

Nonprofit Quarterly provides research-based articles for nonprofits about management and governance. 

Old Bakery and Emporium Art Gallery - City of Austin

The art gallery is located on the third floor of the Old Bakery and Emporium and features a rotating schedule of exhibitions including artworks of all media and subject matter. 

Opportunity Fund

Opportunity Fund is committed to supporting existing and new small business customers who are financially struggling amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. 
 

PEN America

COVID-19 resource for small grants program for professional—published or produced—writers in acute or unexpected financial crises. 

PeopleFund

PeopleFund is a non-profit 501(c)(3) based in Austin, Texas that provides loans, financial and technical assistance to people who are left out of the financial mainstream.

Philanthropitch

Pitch competition for innovative Nonprofit organizations. 

Pinetop Perkins' Foundation Assistance Fund

PAL provides financial assistance to elderly musicians for medical and living expenses. Preference is given to blues artists, though musicians in other genres may be eligible depending on available funds. 

PitchTX

The University of Texas McCombs School of Business, Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship, and MSTC host this SXSW Startup Pitch Competition. 

Preservation Tax Incentive - Texas Historical Commission 512.463.6100

The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program includes a 20 percent income tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic, income-producing buildings. The Texas Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program offers a 25 percent tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic buildings.

Product Development and Small Business Incubator Fund 512.936.0100

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. 

Recycling and Reuse Enterprise Resource Guide - City of Austin

The City of Austin Recycling and Reuse Enterprise Resource Guide provides information on local programs, services, resources, community groups, and regulations relevant to you as a zero waste entrepreneur. 

https://resartis.org/ +061.(0)405.873.737

Worldwide network of over 550 vetted arts residencies and deadline listings.

ResArtis

ResArtis offers a comprehensive listing of national and international residencies and collaboration opportunities for artists.

Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation

COVID-19 resources for restaurants. 

Reuse Alliance Texas Chapter

This is the local chapter of the national non-profit, Reuse Alliance, which educates the public about the social, environmental, and economic benefits of reuse by providing capacity-building services that strengthen the reuse community. 

Safe in Sound

Compliation of vaccination resources for businesses, employees, and musicians.

SAG-AFTRA COVID-19 Disaster Fund 323.549.6708

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has created the COVID-19 Disaster Fund that is now available to eligible SAG-AFTRA members who have been impacted by this pandemic. 

SAMHSA - Disaster Distress Helpline

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.