The Arts Project Grant (APG) category supports 501(c)3 nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in producing and presenting projects that: (1) are open to the general public; and (2) contribute to making Houston a more attractive cultural destination for visitors and tourists. Types of eligible projects may include a one-time or series of public performances/exhibitions; creation of new works; artists’ residencies; lecture/demonstrations or workshops; and services to the field. Awards are not intended to provide general operating or year-round support.

The Arts Project Grant Outreach (APGO) category supports both 501(c)3 nonprofit arts/cultural organizations and individual artists in producing and presenting projects—within specified districts of the City of Houston—that: (1) are open to the general public; and 2) contribute to making Houston a more attractive cultural destination for visitors and tourists. Organizations and individual artists are limited to awards of no more than $10,000.

For more information, email Grants staff at [email protected].
Organizations approved for a grant will enter into an agreement with Houston Arts Alliance that outlines the arts activities that will be supported through grant evaluations and accountability requirements.

This grant is open exclusively to organizations—and individual artists—producing arts or cultural programming in City of Houston Council Districts E, F and K.

Application Workshops: Thursday, May 12, 2016, 12 – 1 p.m. or 5 – 6 p.m.; Houston Arts Alliance, 3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 125
Application Opens: Tuesday, June 7, 2016, 8:30 a.m.
Application Due: Thursday, July 7, 2016, 5:30 p.m.
Cultural Data Profile Due: Thursday, July 7, 2016, 5:30 p.m.
Panel Review: Week of July 25, 2016 (Time of day by invitation)
Notification of Award: September 2016
Please note that this schedule is subject to change.

» Download the FY17 APGO Guidelines

» Download Grant Presentation (PDF 34MB)

» To apply or to learn more about the program, visit HAA’s website.