Community Resources
Grant Opportunities
Funding for San Antonio and Central Texas artists, ensembles, cultural organizations, and community-based arts projects.
Last verified: September 23, 2026.
We prioritize official sources and programs that are realistic for independent artists and smaller organizations. Deadlines can change, so verify details with each funder before applying.
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Nexus Grant — City of Austin
Deadline: October 13, 2026, at 6:59 p.m.
Award: $5,000
For: New and emerging Austin-area individual artists, small arts organizations, creative businesses, and sponsored projects.
Good fit for: Public performances, workshops, showcases, and other community-facing creative projects taking place in 2027.
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Texas Women for the Arts
Application period: October 1–December 1, 2026
For: Texas 501(c)(3) organizations offering arts education programs for children.
Good fit for: Youth dance, music, cultural education, artist residencies, and programs that expand children’s access to the arts.
Texas Women for the Arts grant information →
Texas Commission on the Arts — Arts Respond Project
Next deadline: January 15, 2027, for eligible projects beginning April 1 through August 31, 2027
Award: Up to $15,000
For: Texas nonprofit arts organizations and other eligible organizations presenting short-term arts projects.
Good fit for: Performances, festivals, educational programs, and public projects connecting the arts with education, economic development, health, public safety, natural resources, or tourism.
Texas Commission on the Arts grant calendar →
San Antonio funding to watch
City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture
The City supports individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations through artist grants, operational support, event grants, production costs, and selected venue improvements. The most recent artist grants awarded $7,500 or $15,000 for the creation of new work. Several current cycles are closed, while Events Grants and Venue Improvement Grants are expected to reopen in March 2027.
City arts grants | Artist Grants
Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts
For: Organizations whose work primarily benefits people in San Antonio and Bexar County.
Good fit for: Creative and performing arts projects in dance, music, visual art, literature, drama, architecture, and related fields.
The fund accepts legitimate arts funding requests within its priorities and budget. Review the current application for eligibility, deadlines, and required materials before beginning.
Russell Hill Rogers Fund information →
State and national programs
Texas Commission on the Arts
TCA offers project support, organizational support, arts education funding, and assistance for presenting artists on the Texas Touring Roster. Deadlines and project periods vary.
Texas Commission on the Arts grants →
National Endowment for the Arts
NEA Grants for Arts Projects supports nonprofit arts organizations in dance, folk and traditional arts, music, arts education, media arts, presenting, and multidisciplinary work. Challenge America provides $10,000 grants for eligible small organizations reaching underserved communities. Federal applications require advance registration.
National Endowment for the Arts grants →
Before applying
- Confirm whether the applicant must be an individual, a nonprofit, or a fiscally sponsored project.
- Check residency and service-area requirements.
- Build the budget around eligible expenses and any required match.
- Gather artist biographies, work samples, partner letters, a timeline, and proof of nonprofit or fiscal-sponsor status early.
- Verify every deadline on the funder’s official page.
WeFlamenco Fest shares these opportunities as a community resource and does not administer the programs listed above. Funding decisions and eligibility are determined by each grantmaker.