The City of Austin Small Business Division offers a comprehensive directory of small business resources offered by local, state, and federal governments and non-profit agencies. Our goal for the City of Austin Small Business Resources Directory is to increase awareness and use of the programs that provide aid in the development of your business. Call 512-974-7800, email SmallBiz@austintexas.gov or visit our website for information about all our services and resources.
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Sustainable Arts Foundation | The Sustainable Arts Foundation is a non-profit foundation supporting artists and writers with families. |
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The University of Texas at San Antonio - Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance … | The Southwest Trade Adjustment Assistance Center assists U.S. manufacturing and service firms that are affected by foreign competition to regain profitable growth. |
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Texans for the Arts | Texans for the Arts is a grass-roots 501(c)4 non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to supporting the arts in Texas. |
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Texas Department of Agriculture | The Texas Department of Agriculture provides information on agriculture financing, community development, grants, and additional resources to support Texas businesses and agriculture. |
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TexHealth Central Texas | TexHealth Central Texas is a community-based non-profit organization and fully licensed Health Insurance Agency located in Austin, Texas. |
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Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. | Residents in need of legal help are encouraged to call Texas RioGrande Legal Aid's toll-free disaster assistance hotline. |
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TuneCore | TuneCore helps artist sell their music online, keep 100% of their rights & sales revenue, and collect worldwide songwriter royalties. |
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United States Veterans Chamber of Commerce | The U.S. Veterans Chamber of Commerce offers a network of state chambers for veteran own designated businesses, veterans, and their families to access both national and local resources, signature programs, and services through affiliated organizations and corporations. |
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Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas | 512.476.5550 | Pro bono legal service. Apply online. |
Whole Foods - Local Producer Loan Program | Whole Foods Market provides low interest loans to independent local farmers and food artisans. |
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Womans Chamber of Commerce of Texas | Economic empowerment of women focused in three strategic areas: Business and leadership development, relationship networking, and advocacy in the private and public area. |
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The Writers' League of Texas | The purpose and mission of the Writers' League of Texas has been to provide a forum for information, support, and sharing among writers; to help writers improve on their craft and market their skills; to promote the interest of writers and the writing community at large; and to elevate the art and enterprise of writing. |
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Austin Cooperative Business Association | The Austin Cooperative Business Association works to build and expand the cooperative economy in Texas. |
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Actors Fund Emergency Financial Assistance | To help our community manage during this public health crisis The Actors Fund has partnered with several industry organizations to provide emergency financial assistance to those who have immediate financial needs. |
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American Guild of Musical Artists | 212.221.2455 | The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) Relief Fund provides support and temporary financial assistance to members who are in need. |
Amber Grant for Women | WomensNet offers the $10,000 monthly Amber Grant and awards two $25,000 grants on an annual basis. |
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The Amber Grant | The Amber Grant awards $500 monthly to qualifying businesses. |
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Love, Tito's Small Business Grant Program | 844.677.3863 | The "Love, Tito's Small Business Grant Program" will provide 10 grants of $25,000 each to small business owners. |
Arch Grants Startup Competition | Arch Grants is looking for innovative technologies, products, or services, wrapped within scalable for-profit business models with the potential to make national or international impact. |
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Artist Thrive | A COVID-19 resource listing of helpful resources for artists including self-care and tips for creativity. |
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https://austincreativereuse.org/ | 512.375.3041 | Texas’ largest creative reuse center keeps usable materials out of the landfill and improves access to affordable creative materials by accepting donations of gently used craft supplies and materials for resale. |
Austin Human Resource Management Association (AHRMA) | The Austin Human Resource Management Association's mission is to promote professionalism, effectiveness, and understanding in the Human Resource Management field. |
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Austin Music Foundation | In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are moving AMF programs online for the time being and will continue providing services at no cost to the Austin music community. |
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Austin's 2015 Community Diversion Study | The community diversion study is a comprehensive study of all of Austin's commercial and residential recycling, composting, and other diversion activities. |