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City of Austin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release Date: May. 23, 2023
Contact: Morgan Messick        Email

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The Elevate Grant is the second of three cultural grants, centering the City’s investments in diverse local arts, heritage, and music businesses.

The City of Austin Economic Development Department announces over $6.2 million in support through the Elevate Grant. The program will offer $10,000 to $75,000 grants for arts organizations, individual artists, and creative businesses that produce culturally vibrant and diverse artistic content. Grant funds may be used for creative, administrative, and operational expenses incurred in producing creative activities and events for the public. Applications for the Elevate Grant will open Tuesday, May 23 at 10 a.m. through Tuesday, June 27 at 5 p.m.  

“Elevate is the second funding series for local creatives in Austin, developed in collaboration with the creative community. This grant supports a diverse group of cultural producers who promote equity, prioritize inclusive programming, and represent a broad range of artistic disciplines,” explains Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of the Economic Development Department. “Based on the community feedback from our recent funding support to arts and culture organizations, the Elevate Grant will further invest in Austin’s vibrant cultural landscape.” 

Eligible applicants must have a minimum one-year history of cultural or arts programming in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area—which includes Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties.  To review the full eligibility requirements and application details, visit the Elevate Grant website.  

Application Opens 

Tuesday, May 23 at 10 a.m. 

Application Closes 

Tuesday, June 27 at 5 p.m. 

Application Assistance 

The Economic Development Department is offering various ways for the community to learn about the Elevate Grant application process and eligibility. 

  • Register to attend a Cultural Funding Awareness Workshop in-person.  
  • Register to attend a Cultural Funding Awareness Workshop virtually.  
  • Attend virtual open office hours every Tuesday from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. until June 27.
  • Watch an awareness workshop: 
    • Elevate Grant Awareness Workshop in English.
    • Taller de concienciación sore la subvención de Elevate en español.

Submit the Elevate Grant application by June 27 at 5 p.m. Full eligibility requirements, grant guidelines, and application details are available to review at www.austintexas.gov/elevate.   


La subvención Elevate es la segunda de tres subvenciones culturales que centran las inversiones de la ciudad en diversas empresas locales de arte, patrimonio y música.

El Departamento de Desarrollo Económico de la Ciudad de Austin anuncia apoyo de más de $6.2 millones a través de la subvención Elevate. El programa ofrecerá subvenciones de $10,000 a $75,000 para organizaciones artísticas, artistas individuales y empresas creativas que produzcan contenidos artísticos culturalmente vibrantes y diversos. Los fondos de la subvención podrán utilizarse para gastos creativos, administrativos y operativos incurridos en la producción de actividades creativas y eventos para el público. Las solicitudes para la subvención Elevate abrirán el martes 23 de mayo a las 10 a.m. hasta el martes 27 de junio a las 5 p.m. 

"Elevate es la segunda serie de financiación para creativos locales de Austin, desarrollada en colaboración con la comunidad creativa. Esta subvención apoya a un grupo diverso de productores culturales que promueven la equidad y dan prioridad a una programación inclusiva, y representan una amplia gama de disciplinas artísticas," explica Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Directora del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico. “Basándonos en los comentarios de la comunidad sobre nuestro reciente apoyo financiero a las organizaciones artísticas y culturales, la subvención Elevate invertirá aún más en el vibrante panorama cultural de Austin". 

Los solicitantes deben tener un historial mínimo de un año de programación cultural o artística en el área estadística metropolitana de Austin-Round Rock, que incluye los condados de Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis y Williamson.  Para consultar todos los requisitos y detalles de la solicitud, visite el sitio web de la subvención Elevate. 

Apertura de solicitudes 

Martes 23 de mayo a las 10 a.m. 

Cierre de solicitudes 

Martes 27 de junio a las 5 p.m. 

Asistencia para la solicitud 

El Departamento de Desarrollo Económico ofrece a la comunidad diversas formas de informarse sobre el proceso de solicitud de la subvención Elevate y los requisitos para solicitarla. 

  • Inscríbase para asistir en persona a un taller de información sobre financiación cultural.  
  • Inscríbase para asistir  virtualmente a un taller de información sobre financiación cultural.  
  • Asista al horario de oficina abierta virtual todos los martes de 10 a.m. a 12 p.m. hasta el 27 de junio. 
  • Vea el seminario web informativo en línea:
    • Taller de concienciación sore la subvención de Elevate en español. 

Presente la solicitud de la subvención Elevate antes del 27 de junio a las 5 p.m. Los requisitos completos de elegibilidad, las directrices de la subvención y los detalles de la solicitud están disponibles para su revisión en www.austintexas.gov/elevate. 

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About the City of Austin Economic Development Department   
The City of Austin Economic Development Department supports business growth, creative industries, and local communities. These programs build an equitable, sustainable economy to improve the lives of all Austin residents. To learn more about helpful resources, visit www.austintexas.gov/edd and subscribe to our newsletter. Connect with us @AustinEconDev on Facebook, @AustinEconDev on Twitter, and @AustinEconDev on YouTube.   

Información sobre del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico de la Ciudad de Austin 
El Departamento de Desarrollo Económico de la Ciudad de Austin fomenta el crecimiento empresarial, las industrias creativas y las comunidades locales. Estos programas construyen una economía equitativa y sostenible que enriquecen las vidas de los habitantes de Austin. Para obtener más información acerca de recursos útiles, visite www.austintexas.gov/edd y suscríbase a nuestro boletín. Conéctese con nosotros en @AustinEconDev en Facebook y @AustinEconDev en Twitter y @AustinEconDev en YouTube. 

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