Austin Live Music Fund

Encourages, promotes, improves, and showcases Austin’s diverse music industry through supporting a wide array of activities marketed to potential and visiting tourists and conventions delegates, including live and online events open to the public; studio, video and merchandise production; promotional tours outside of Austin; broadcasting; and marketing and promotional campaigns.

Austin Live Music Fund Application Window: July 7 – August 18, 2026 at 6:59 PM

2027 Application Cycle

The 2027 Austin Live Music Fund application is open from July 7, 2026, through August 18, 2026.

Please see the AACME Austin Live Music Fund Website for the most up-to-date information about this program and its application review process.

If you are a 2024, 2025, or 2026 Live Music Fund awardee, visit Grant Administration Updates for information about grant agreements, payments, and reporting requirements.

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For assistance with grant guidelines, eligibility, and application requirements:

Resources for
Austin Live Music Fund Applicants

Events for AACME Funding Applicants

Asistencia en español disponible en todos los eventos

In-Person AACME Funding Programs Workshop

Saturday, November 15 • 12:00 – 2:00 P.M.
Asian American Resource Center 8401 Cameron Road Austin, TX 78754

Virtual AACME Funding Programs Workshop

Monday, November 17 • 11:00 A.M. -12:30 P.M.

In-Person AACME Funding Programs Workshop

Tuesday, November 18 • 5:00 – 7:00 P.M
Ruiz Branch, Austin Public Library 1600 Grove Boulevard Austin, TX 78741 • presented in Spanish

In-Person AACME Funding Programs Workshop

Thursday, November 20 •  5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Carver Branch, Austin Public Library 1161 Angelina Street Austin, TX 78702 • with ASL interpretation

Virtual Open Office Hours

Tuesday, December 2 • 10:00 A.M. – Noon • No appointment necessary

Virtual and In-Person All-Day Open Office Hours

Thursday, December 4 •  10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Ste 400, Austin, TX 78741 • No appointment necessary

Virtual and In-Person All-Day Open Office Hours

Thursday, December 11 •  10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Ste 400, Austin, TX 78741 • No appointment necessary

Virtual and In-Person All-Day Open Office Hours

Tuesday, December 9 •  10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Ste 400, Austin, TX 78741 • No appointment necessary

By the Numbers

Austin Live Music Fund 2023 Applicants and Awardees

Established by the City of Austin, the Austin Live Music Fund provides an ongoing budget for funding programs for Austin’s music industry. See statistics and details from the Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment Department for the 2023 Live Music Fund Event Program.

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Elevate Grant

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Heritage Preservation Grant

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Nexus Grant

Supports emerging cultural and creative individuals and organizations to produce public projects and activities for Austin’s diverse communities.

Thrive Grant

Offers focused investment to sustain and grow local arts nonprofit organizations deeply rooted in and reflective of Austin’s many cultures.

Creativity should be prioritized in our city – creating vibrant neighborhoods, social impact, sustainable economics, and job opportunities. By working together, we can enrich the lives of all who live in and visit our vibrant city.

Austin Live Music Fund Impact & Outcomes

Browse the calendar of local events funded by the 2023 City of Austin’s cultural funding grants, including the inaugural 2023 Live Music Fund Event Program.

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Austin Live Music Fund

STEP 1: Complete Award Decision Form in your Submittable Account
STEP 2: RSVP to attend a required Pre-Agreement Kick-Off Meeting
STEP 3: Complete the Pre-Agreement Form and Quiz
STEP 4: Complete the Financial Information Form
STEP 5: Submit Final Report for any open ACME grant agreements. You will not be able to enter into your new agreement until your previous contacts have been closed out.
STEP 6: Sign up for Wage Theft Training
STEP 7: Sign your grant agreement

According to the City of Austin’s Payment Schedule, your payment distribution is:

$5,000 Awards

  • Round 1 – 90% of your total award upon completion of all necessary paperwork.
  • Round 2 – 10% of your total award after submittal of your:
    • Final report
    • Updated project budget
    • Marketing Plan
    • Once this documentation is reviewed by Music and Entertainment Division Staff, the Long Center is sent confirmation to process your Round 3 payment.

$20,000 and $70,000 Awards

  • Round 1 – 50% of your total award upon completion of all necessary paperwork.
  • Round 2 – 40% of your total award after submittal of your:
    • Progress report
    • Updated project budget
    • A Visit Austin Posting or Miles Partnership Training
    • Once this documentation is reviewed by Music and Entertainment Division Staff, the Long Center is sent confirmation to process your Round 2 payment.
  • Round 3 – 10% of your total award after submittal of your:
    • Final report
    • Updated project budget
    • Once this documentation is reviewed by Music and Entertainment Division Staff, the Long Center is sent confirmation to process your Round 3 payment.