Submittable serves as an online platform designed to gather grant applications, foster communication with applicants, assess content, and oversee the decision making process
This guide aims to provide helpful tips and insights to assist you in crafting a successful grant application. It is generalized for all the grant programs administered by Create Austin (The Long Center) and run by the Economic Development Department.
Often its not just one person who contributes to a grant application. Whether you are using a Fiscal Sponsor, hiring a grant writer, getting help from your bandmates, or you have a development department - knowing who needs to be the primary account holder in Submittable is important.
Your City Council members and their appointed Commissioners for Arts and Music Commission is an important thing to know if you wish to step into the world of civic engagement for these grant programs.
State Statues aren't often the most rivetting read, but they are the legal foundation of all the HOT Grant Programs. Its here as a resource for anyone who wants to take a peak at what all these programs tie back to.
Verifying that you reside in Austin's Metropolitan Statistical Area is a requirement of the Economic Development Department's grant applications. To do so, simply enter your address at the top of the database. The box on the upper left-hand side of your screen will fill with information. If you live in the Austin MSA, the row labelled 'MSA/MD Name' will say "AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-SAN MARCOS, TX"
This page offers useful definitions that arise in some of the EDD applications around what type of business entity you may be, or whether you are officially considered as a Live Music Venue, Museum/Art Gallery, or a Performance Venue/Theater
