The City of Austin offers many grants and funding opportunities for creatives. Learn more about our programs at the links below.
Current programs
Not all programs are accepting applications at this time.
Artist Access Program
The Artist Access Program provides free rehearsal space as well as performance space at a reduced rental rate. Participants provide a free educational program enhancement for the public.
Live Music Fund
The Austin Live Music Fund encourages, promotes, improves, and showcases Austin’s diverse music industry.
Thrive
The Thrive grant offers focused investment to sustain and grow local arts nonprofit organizations deeply rooted in and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures.
Elevate
The Elevate grant offers funding for arts organizations, individual artists, and creative businesses that produce culturally vibrant and diverse artistic content.
Nexus
The Nexus program supports emerging cultural and creative individuals or organizations to produce public projects and activities for Austin's diverse communities.
Creative Space Assistance Program
The Creative Space Assistance Program offers awards to commercial creative spaces facing displacement or new leases at higher and unaffordable rates.
Arts Education Relief Grant
The Arts Education Relief Grant offers grants to Austin’s diverse non-profit arts education providers.