Apply for the $5,000 grant by May 14 at austintexas.gov/nexus
The City of Austin Economic Development Department announces a new round of funding through the Nexus Grant to support local small organizations, individual artists, and small arts businesses. The program will offer $5,000 grants to new and emerging applicants by funding creative public activities. Grant funds may be used to cover expenses such as administrative costs, equipment and space rentals, marketing, and other eligible expenditures. Applications for the Nexus Grant will open Tuesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. through Tuesday, May 14 at 7 p.m.
“The Nexus Grant presents a unique opportunity for local artists and small arts businesses to turn their creative visions into reality, contributing to the vibrancy and cultural richness of Austin,” says Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of the Economic Development Department. “We are eager to empower local talents and drive impactful projects that resonate with our community.”
Eligible applicants must have a minimum one-year history of cultural or arts programming in Austin, and be headquartered 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 Nexus Grant website.
Application Assistance
The Economic Development Department is offering various ways for the community to learn more about the Nexus Grant application process and eligibility.
Register to attend a Nexus Workshop in-person.
Attend Cultural Arts Virtual Open Office Hours on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon until May 14.
Attend a workshop hosted by our Community Amplifier, Almost Real Things. Contact them for application assistance at Hello@almostrealthings.com or by phone at 512-814-8318.
Submit your application by May 14 at 7 p.m. Full eligibility requirements, grant guidelines, and application are available online at www.austintexas.gov/nexus.
