Small Business Resources

Arts Midwest believes that creativity has the power to inspire and unite humanity. Based in Minneapolis, we grow, gather, and invest in creative organizations and communities throughout the nine-state region of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, and beyond.

Art Spark Texas, a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit, delivers cultural, professional, educational, and public awareness arts services to communities with diverse abilities. 

COVID-19 resource listings for web-based emergency preparedness, designed to provide arts and cultural organizations with customized business continuity plans for post-crisis sustainability.

ArtUs Co is a non-profit organization that supports local artists by providing affordable spaces for them to create, share, and sell their work.

The Center for Nonprofit Studies at Austin Community College has been a leading provider of nonprofit workforce and career development in Central Texs for 20 years. 

COVID-19 resource for non-profit organizations serving populations affected by the virus.

The Stand With Austin Fund was established in partnership with the Entrepreneurs Foundation to receive charitable donations to support nonprofits assisting individuals and small businesses most negatively impacted by the cancellation of SXSW and least able to recover on their own.

The Stand With Austin Fund was established in partnership with the Entrepreneurs Foundation to receive charitable donations to support nonprofits assisting individuals and small businesses most negatively impacted by the cancellation of SXSW and least able to recover on their own. 

The Austin Chamber is a private, non-profit, membership-driven organization comprised of over 3,000 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions and individuals.  

Austin Classical Guitar Society is the world leader in community service through music on the classical guitar and provides a broad range of programming including concerts, education & outreach.

As part of our response to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic, ACA has established The Artists Emergency Relief Fund to help artists in Greater Austin. 

AFS Grant for Feature Films: The application cycle for the 2022 AFS Grant for Features is now open. Apply by June 6 at 5 PM

The Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (AGLCC) cultivates, promotes and empowers the economic well-being of the LGBT business community and their allies through collaboration, education and community development. 

The Austin Studio Tour introduces the public to new ways of experiencing art and the creative practices of artists around our city.

$1.5 million will provide $1,000 grants to the city's most vulnerable musicians for their immediate emergency needs. Applications will be accepted starting June 8 at 10 a.m. through June 12 at 5 p.m. 

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

Vendor Connection provides a public clearinghouse to view detailed information about current business opportunities with the City of Austin.  

Imagine Austin is the City's 30-year comprehensive plan for how Austin can grow in a compact and connected way. 

The Austin Music Commission advises City Council on local music industry and development issues. 

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. 

Low-interest business loans for Veterans. 

The ARR master plan outlines how the City will reach its goal of Zero Waste of 90% diversion from landfill or Incineration by 2040, including economic development strategies. 

Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau's Music Office makes sure all visitors experience local music by marketing to travelers and booking bands for group conventions, luncheons & off-site receptions.

Austin Texas Musicians has been working around the clock with City leaders and our music nonprofit partners to help inform, create, and navigate efforts related to COVID-19.