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
Candid

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

Capital Area Council of Governments Solid Waste Planning (CAPCOG)

CAPCOG is the state designated planning agency for solid waste management issues in the region. 

Capital Certified Development Corporation (Capital CDC)

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

Cascades Alliance

The Cascades Alliance provides free full-service consulting service to non-profit organizations to help establish waste-based (reuse or recycling) revenue-generating social enterprises.

CDC - Natural Disasters and Severe Weather

The Centers for Disease Control provides information for the public and emergency responders on how to stay safe during public health emergencies. 

Center for Women Entrepreneurs Veteran Women Grant 940.898.2000

Female veterans in Texas who own or are starting a business can apply for this annual program to receive $5,000 in grant funding. 

Central Texas CDC

Central Texas CDC is a public non-profit corporation created for the purpose of facilitating public sector financing programs in Texas. 

City of Austin COVID-19 Business Grants

The City of Austin is providing grants to local small businesses and nonprofits. 

CleanTX

An economic development and professional association for cleantech, including waste and recycling.

Community Development Program - City of Austin

The Community Development Bank (CDB) offers financial assistance in the form of loan programs that provide flexible capital and technical assistance to small and minority businesses that are expanding or relocating to low-income areas. 

Core Cultural Funding Programs - City of Austin

The Core Cultural Funding programs provides funding to large and small non-profit organizations. 

CPA Finder

List of Accountants in Austin, Texas. 

Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF)

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

Creative Capital 212.598.9900

COVID-19 Resource for Arts Organizations and Artists.

Crew Nation Fund: Music Forward Foundation

In partnership with Live Nation, Music Forward Foundation, a charitable 501c3 organization, has established Crew Nation— a global relief fund for live music crews. Live Nation has committed $10 million to Crew Nation – contributing an initial $5 million to the fund, then matching the next $5 million given by artists, fans, and employees dollar for dollar. Music Forward Foundation will be administering the fund, and managing the application, review, and award process.
 

Cultural Arts Division - City of Austin

The Cultural Arts Division of the Economic Development Department provides leadership and management for the City's Cultural arts program and for the economic development of arts and cultural industries. 

Cultural Funding - City of Austin

The city of Austin provides cultural arts programs for the Austin community by contracting with arts organizations for specific services.  

Current and Potential Economic Impact of Austin's Recycling and Reuse Related A…

This study by TXP, Inc. examines the current economic impact and jobs related to recycling and reuse in the Austin region in 2014 and the potential growth of the sector. 

Dart Music International

Dart Music International assists artists of all genres from around the world to obtain work visas, appear at cultural outreach events, and reach audiences across the USA.

https://www.dawaheals.org/

DAWA honors, celebrates, and empowers the essential work of community frontliners and creatives of color through direct financial support, and culturally relevant health-centered programming.

Democracy at Work Institute 415.379.9201

The mission of the Democracy at Work Institute is to expand the worker cooperative model to reach communities most directly affected by social and economic inequality, specifically people of color, recent immigrants, and low-­wage workforces.

Department of Energy - Funding & Financing

The Energy Department supports a number of grant, loan and financing programs. 

Disaster Assistance.gov

Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated area can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).  

Disaster Ready Austin

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