PROGRAMS
The Art in Public Places program works with local and nationally-known artists to create cultural landmarks in Austin's community.
The City of Austin is no longer accepting applications for the Arts Education Relief Grant. Visit the Cultural Funding page for other cultural funding opportunities.
The Arts Education Relief Grant offers $25,000 grants to Austin’s diverse non-profit arts education providers.
The Austin Civilian Conservation Corps (ACCC) helps Austinites who have been economically impacted by COVID-19 earn income, serve their community, and gain skills that can lead to strong new careers.
The City of Austin is no longer accepting applications for the 2024 Austin Live Music Fund. The deadline for submission expired on Tuesday, June 18 at 7 p.m.
The City of Austin Economic Development Department offers a range of business incentives designed to attract, retain, and support businesses that contribute to the city's economic growth and community well-being. These incentives aim to foster a thriving business environment, create quality jobs, and stimulate investment in key sectors.
The Business Incentives & District Development Team develops programming and incentives that help advance economic development opportunities for our community.
The Community Navigator Program supports local businesses, non-profit organizations, and creative professionals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Community PC Program (CPCP) has provided thousands of devices to local nonprofits since 2016. All nonprofits that provide a public benefit in the Austin area and currently use outdated technology may apply for devices.
Information on the importance of equity in grant funding.
Cultural Arts Funding Program supports programs for the Austin community.
The First Workers Day Laborer program provides services for the unhoused, migrant workers, re-entry, and individuals seeking day labor work, to be paid cash at the end of their negotiated work assignment. Are comprised of unhoused migrants recently released from incarceration. These individuals are hard-working men and women dedicated to supporting their families and being active contributors to life in our community.
The City of Austin values the creative industries as vital contributors to our community’s character and prosperity. An economic impact study commissioned in 2011 estimates the total impact of gaming and digital media to be over $990 million, with projected growth over the next decade. The Department works to develop digital media and gaming in Austin in partnership with local economic development, workforce, and financing organizations.
Learn about the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.
The City of Austin supports the strategic planning and implementation of place-based initiatives to contribute to the development of Austin’s Economic and Cultural Districts. The Economic and Cultural District team provides supports through community engagement, organizational development, strategic planning, and project implementation to recognized districts, as well as connecting districts with additional resources/tools managed by other City Departments.
Short films by local filmmakers reflecting the diverse faces, voices, and experiences of our City.
Austin was named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s "Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker in 2022", ranking eighth out of 25 cities nationally and placing as the top city in Texas for moviemakers:
- No rental/reservation fees for filming on City property
- Recycling programs for filmmakers
- Up to 2 free police officers, if the production meets the criteria to receive incentives
- Dedicated staff to help navigate any film issues
- Deep pool of seasoned crew and production staff
- Creative, film-friendly community
The Grant for Technology Opportunities Program (GTOPs) is a grant administered by the Community Technology division directed at improving the community's ability to fully participate in the digital society. GTOPs provides four award pathways for local Austin nonprofit groups to apply for funding or devices.
GTOPs Award Pathways
- Core Funding ($10,000 - $35,000)
- Mini Funding ($5,000 - $10,000)
- Capacity Funding ($150 - $2,500)
* Organizations can only be funded once per year per pathway.
The award-winning public-private partnership between the City of Austin and Catellus Development Group was the result of hundreds of public meetings and collaboration between the City, its consultants and community stakeholders.
Opportunity Zones are part of a federal tax incentive provision that encourages investors to re-invest capital gains into Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds, which then invest in businesses, real estate, or business assets located in an Opportunity Zone.
Find resources and assistance for international businesses looking to expand in Austin.
A program that promotes Austin’s educational, cultural, and economic presence in the international community.
The People’s Gallery is an annual exhibition at Austin City Hall that displays local and regional artwork to more than 210,000 visitors every year.
Austin is committed to being the most family-friendly city in the country with policies and decisions that support and enhance the quality of life for families and children. This commitment should then be realized through structures which ensure every major city policy is evaluated for its effect on families with children. The Youth Initiatives office is committed to developing healthy, informed, productive, culturally tolerant, and civic-minded citizens.