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City of Austin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release Date: Jun. 13, 2024
Contact: Carlos Soto     512-974-9313    Email

A group of ballet dancers pose onstage, courtesy of Austin Dance Ensemble.

Photo Courtesy of Austin Dance Ensemble

The City of Austin Economic Development Department announces the opening of the Thrive and Elevate Grant programs, offering over $13 million in support for diverse local arts and cultural organizations, individual artists, and arts groups. The Elevate Grant provides $15,000 to $80,000 for arts organizations, individual artists, and creative businesses, while the Thrive Grant offers $85,000 to $150,000 to sustain and grow local arts organizations. Applications open on June 25 and must be submitted by July 23. 

“Now in its second year, these funding opportunities were developed in collaboration with the creative community. These grants support 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 community feedback, the Thrive and Elevate Grants will further invest in Austin’s cultural landscape.” 
 

Elevate Grant 
The Elevate program will offer grants ranging from $15,000 to $80,000 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.

Elevate 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. 
 

Thrive Grant 
Additionally, applicants for Elevate may also choose to be considered for the Thrive grant for Austin arts nonprofits. This grant offers focused investment to sustain and grow local arts organizations that are deeply rooted in and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures. Around 35 organizations will be awarded grants ranging from $85,000 to $150,000. Funding is for general operating support, project support, and institutional improvements.  
 

Thrive-eligible arts organizations must be a registered 501c and have a five-year history of cultural/arts programming in the Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).  To review the full eligibility requirements and application details, visit the Thrive Grant website.  
 

Applications for both the Thrive and Elevate Grant can be submitted starting Tuesday, June 25 at 10 a.m. through Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. Detailed eligibility requirements, application assistance, and application details are available to review at www.austintexas.gov/department/cultural-funding.  


Foto cortesía de Austin Dance Ensemble

Más de $13 millones en subvenciones para artistas y organizaciones artísticas el 25 de junio 

Las subvenciones Thrive y Elevate centran las inversiones del municipio en diversas empresas locales dedicadas a las artes. 
 

El Departamento de Desarrollo Económico de la Ciudad de Austin anuncia la apertura de los programas de subvenciones Thrive y Elevate, que ofrecen más de $13 millones en apoyo a diversas organizaciones locales de arte y cultura, artistas individuales y grupos artísticos. La Subvención Elevate ofrece entre $15,000 y $80,000 para organizaciones artísticas, artistas individuales y negocios creativos, mientras que la subvención Thrive ofrece entre $85,000 y $150,000 para sostener y hacer crecer las organizaciones artísticas locales. Las solicitudes se abren el 25 de junio y deben presentarse antes del 23 de julio. 
 

"Ahora en su segundo año, estas oportunidades de fondo se desarrollaron en colaboración con la comunidad creativa. Estas subvenciones apoyan a un grupo diverso de productores culturales que promueven la equidad, priorizan la programación inclusiva y representan una amplia gama de disciplinas artísticas", explica Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Directora del Departamento de Desarrollo Económico. “Basándose en los comentarios de la comunidad, las subvenciones Thrive y Elevate invertirán aún más en el panorama cultural de Austin”. 
 

Subvención Elevate 
El programa Elevate ofrecerá subvenciones de entre $15,000 y $80,000 para organizaciones artísticas, artistas individuales y empresas creativas que produzcan contenidos artísticos culturalmente vibrantes y diversos. Los fondos de la subvención pueden utilizarse para gastos creativos, administrativos y operativos incurridos en la producción de actividades y eventos creativos para el público.  

Los solicitantes de Elevate 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.  
 

Subvención Thrive 
Además, los solicitantes de Elevate también pueden ser considerados para la subvención Thrive para organizaciones artísticas sin fines de lucro de Austin. Esta subvención ofrece una inversión específica para sostener y desarrollar organizaciones artísticas locales que estén profundamente ancladas y reflejen las diversas culturas de Austin. Alrededor de 35 organizaciones recibirán subvenciones de entre $85,000 y $150,000. Los fondos se utilizarán para ayudas generales de funcionamiento, apoyo a proyectos y mejoras institucionales.  
 

Las organizaciones artísticas elegibles para Thrive deben estar registradas como 501c y tener un historial de cinco años de programación cultural/artística en el Área Estadística Metropolitana de Austin (MSA por sus siglas en inglés). Para consultar todos los requisitos y detalles de la solicitud, visite el sitio web de la subvención Thrive. 
 

Las solicitudes para las subvenciones Thrive y Elevate pueden presentarse a partir del martes 25 de junio a las 10 a.m. hasta el martes 23 de julio a las 7 p.m. Los requisitos de elegibilidad, asistencia para la solicitud y detalles de la solicitud están disponibles en www.austintexas.gov/department/cultural-funding.   

 

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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 X, 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 X y @AustinEconDev en YouTube. 

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