Elevate for Individual Artists & Creative Business Info Session (IN-PERSON)

We have separate in-person events for nonprofits:

We have online events for all applicants:

Austin Public Library, Ruiz Branch 1600 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741

(Spanish Interpreter present)

Economic Development Department, 5202 E Ben White Blvd Suite 400, Austin, TX 78741

Presented in SPANISH (Bluebonnet Room 1) and in ENGLISH (Bluebonnet Room 2)

Economic Development Department, 5202 E Ben White Blvd Suite 400, Austin, TX 78741

Presented in SPANISH (Bluebonnet Room 1) and in ENGLISH (Bluebonnet Room 2)

Austin Public Library, Spicewood Springs Branch 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78759

(Spanish Interpreter present)

Cultural Funding Staff will provide in-person application walkthroughs for individual artists and creative businesses for Elevate,which will include a question-and-answer session. Info about Elevate Grant for non-profits can be found at

The Elevate Grant offers $40,000 to $80,000 grants for arts organizations that produce culturally vibrant and diverse artistic content. Applicants must have a minimum of one-year history of producing arts and culture activities in the Austin metro area. Grant funds may be used for creative, administrative, and operational expenses incurred in producing creative activities and events for the people of Austin and its tourists. Read the guidelines for the Elevate for Individual Artists & Creative Businesses.

The Thrive Grant and Elevate Grant applications are combined. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, July 23 at 7:00 PM.

Join us for Open Office Hours on Zoom! Get your Grant Application questions answered. from 10:00 AM to Noon, every Tuesday, through the application deadline. No appointment necessary

Community Navigators

Austin Revitalization Authority - Email Brandy Davidson at [email protected] or call (512) 469-1705

On the Money Finance – Email Catalina Landon at [email protected] or call (512) 839-8462 for Spanish-speaking assistance.

Get Assistance from Create Austin at The Long Center

The Long Center is providing English and Spanish language assistance:

Email [email protected] or call 512-457-5161, Monday–Friday, from 9–11am

Online Assistance Sessions on Zoom

Cultural Funding Staff are available on Zoom for two days prior to the deadline for 1:1 Application Assistance

• Day before deadline: Monday, July 22, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Day of deadline: Tuesday, July 23, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

If desired, email for in-person assistance on these same dates at the Economic Development Department office (5202 E Ben White Blvd #400, Austin Texas 78741)

Technical Assistance

To get technical assistance with the application platform, email [email protected]

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The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request - including translation and interpretation services. For assistance, please contact the Economic Development Department at 512-974-7819. The City receives and accepts Video Relay Service (VRS) calls from people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing through Relay Texas by dialing 711.

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