City of Austin Nexus Grant

Source

Who Can Apply: Individual artists and arts groups (including State of Texas Designated Arts Nonprofits) headquartered in the Austin MSA with at least one year of creative production history in Austin and a maximum $150,000 annual operating budget; 501(c) nonprofits, City of Austin employees, and higher-budget applicants are ineligible.
The Focus: Public arts and culture projects and events reflecting and engaging Austin's diverse communities.
The Funding: Grants of $5,000 or $10,000, based on panel score, for a 12-month grant agreement period.
Key Requirements: An application via Submittable describing the proposed public event (when/where/what, artistic vision, and what makes it unique), relevant team experience and one or two similar past Austin projects, and the intended community/audience and marketing plan.

DeadlineTuesday, October 13, 2026

Award$5,000 or $10,000 based on score

Duration12-month grant agreement period

LocationAustin, TX

ParticipationOn-site

Career stagesEmerging, Established

Age range18–

Application notesApplications are evaluated by trained outside reviewers using a scoring rubric: Creative Work (up to 35 points, idea reflecting Austin's people, places, histories and cultures), Capacity (up to 35 points), and Public Connection (up to 30 points). Awardees must complete an initial report and agreement kick-off meeting/quiz, produce a public activity and post it to VisitAustin, meet marketing/logo compliance, and submit a final report within 30 days of the final funded activity including proof of funds spent, audience/participant data, documentation, and completion of two Miles Partnership Tourism Marketing Trainings.

Contactapplicationhelp@thelongcenter.org

Hosted by

Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME)

Organization based in Austin