Grants, Funding, and What Austin Artists Need to Know
If you're a creative professional in Austin, there's money on the table. Here's what's available right now and how to access it.
Grant Money You Can Apply For
Funding is open to Austin creatives. Deadlines move every cycle, so check each program's page before you build an application.
City of Austin — Nexus Grant (individual artists eligible)
$5,000 for new and emerging local artists and small arts businesses to produce creative public projects. Runs twice a year. Round 2 opens September 2026 (for activities in 2027), so there's time to prepare.
City of Austin ACME — full grant menu
Beyond Nexus: Elevate, the Austin Live Music Fund (for musicians), the Creative Space Assistance Program, and the Heritage Preservation Grant. ACME awarded 731 grants totaling $24M+ in FY2026.
austintexas.gov/acme/grants-funding · questions: culturalarts@austintexas.gov
Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA)
Statewide arts grants. Heads up: several programs (like Arts Respond Project) fund organizations, not individuals, so check each program's eligibility before applying.
Want help on an application? Shoot us an email, we're happy to point you in the right direction.
Reminder: Get $150 for Referring a Friend to ART HUB ATX
Know a creative professional looking for a studio or office space? Refer them to Art Hub ATX, and if they join our community, you receive $150.
It's that simple: no forms, no fine print. Just send them our way and let us know who sent them.
Have someone in mind? Send us an email, have them inquire on our website, or have them mention your name when they reach out.
*Reward is paid out once the lease is signed and deposit is received.
