Nexus Grant
Nexus Application Deadline: May 14, 2024 at 7 pm CST
Nexus is a bi-annual City of Austin Grant that offers $5,000 for new and emerging local small organizations, individual artists, and small arts businesses to produce creative public activities.
The application window for Nexus will be open from Tuesday April 16th, 2024 through 7pm CST Tuesday May 14th, 2024.
Resources for
Nexus Grant Applicants
If you require technical assistance on your application, please reach out to the Long Center’s Community Programs team at cityofaustingrants@thelongcenter.org.
If you have questions on the grant program guidelines, eligibility requirements, or application content, please reach out to culturalarts@austintexas.gov.
The Cultural Arts Division’s Virtual Office Hours are held on Zoom every Tuesday, 10am – 12pm, and from 10:30am – 4pm the Monday and Tuesday before an application closes.
If you want to employ a fiscal sponsor, they must be the one to submit this application. This means the awardee must have a fiscal sponsor arrangement in place BEFORE they begin the application process. Please see our Guide to Fiscal Sponsorship for more information.
The Economic Development Department has also brought on the organization Almost Real Things as a Community Amplifier for the Nexus grant. They are an excellent resource for grant writing support and application training.
Events for Nexus Applicants
Almost Real Things Magazine: Artist & Community Social Hour
Wednesday, April 17 · 6:30 – 8pm CDT
City of Austin Economic Development: Nexus Grant Drop-In Application Help
Monday, April 29 · 5 – 8pm CDT
City of Austin Cultural Arts: Virtual Open Office Hours
Tuesdays until May 14 · 10am – 12pm CDT
Almost Real Things Magazine: Nexus Grant In the Know Workshop
Saturday, May 4 · 12 – 2pm CDT
Almost Real Things Magazine: ¡Entérate! Información general de subvención Nexus
Saturday, May 4 · 2:30 – 4pm CDT
City of Austin Economic Development: Nexus Grant Drop-In Application Help
Monday, May 6 · 5 – 8pm CDT
Almost Real Things Magazine: Let’s Apply Together! Grant Application Assistance
Saturday, May 11 · 1 – 4pm CDT
City of Austin Cultural Arts: Virtual Open Office Hours
Monday, May 13 & Tuesday, May 14 · 10:30am – 6pm
Almost Real Things Magazine: Let’s Apply Together! Grant Application Assistance
Tuesday, May 14 · 1 – 4pm CDT
Learn More About the Other City of Austin Grants That Create Austin Administers
Austin Live Music Fund
This fund was established by City of Austin and provides an ongoing budget for cultural funding programs for Austin’s music industry.
Elevate Grant
Grants for arts organizations, individual artists, and creative businesses that produce culturally vibrant and diverse artistic content.
Thrive Grant
Provides focused investment to sustain and grow arts organizations that are deeply rooted in and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures.
Heritage Preservation Grant
Promotes tourism through historic preservation projects and activities inclusive of all stories rooted in history and heritage.
See the Impact of the Nexus Grant
Browse our calendar of local events that have been funded by grants – including Nexus – from the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
To apply to one of the five grants administered by Create Austin, visit our Submittable Grant Management Platform. For more information on each program, you can explore our Resource Hub or visit the City of Austin website:
- Heritage Preservation Grant can be found through the Heritage Tourism Division.
- The Austin Live Music Fund can be found through the Music and Entertainment Division.
- Thrive, Nexus, and Elevate can be found through the Cultural Arts Department.
It is important to look at the city’s eligibility guidance for each program, to find the grant application closest suited to you or your organization. You can also look at our infographic – Which Grant am I Most Suited For?
While most of the public resources available for 2023’s round of grant programs will be found through the City of Austin, Create Austin is working to produce a great number of additional resources to support future applicants, current grantees, and community networkers. These will include, but not be limited to: public training sessions on grant writing, engagement opportunities for community collaboration and feedback, and detailed guidance on application processes, timelines, and eligibility.
The Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) is a statewide tax collected from hotels and other tourist-oriented accommodation providers. It is used to support the cultural industries within cities that drive tourism. The five City of Austin grants administered by Create Austin are funded exclusively through this source.
As a contractor of the city, Create Austin is not responsible for the selection of grant awardees. Our role is administration and logistics – ensuring the grant funds are distributed and providing financial reporting back to the city.
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