The City of Austin Economic Development Department has launched a new program offering $250,000 in grants to local artists, small organizations and small art businesses.
Economic Development Department launched the Nexus Grant program on Tuesday, setting aside a total of $250,000 to support creative public projects.
"This grant will empower Austin’s creative community by showcasing their talents that shape our city’s cultural landscape," said Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Director of the Economic Development Department, in a. "With Nexus, we intend to contribute to the cultivation of a thriving artistic ecosystem that inspires and uplifts Austin’s diverse and dynamic spirit."
The funding will be divided into 50 individual grants of $5,000 each to fund new and emerging local artists, small organizations and small art businesses. In order to be considered for grant funding, applicants must have at least a one year history of cultural or arts programming within the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area, according to the press release. This includes Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties.
Potential applicants can also look forward to a variety of Nexus Grant workshops, which will be held both
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