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March 1 of odd-numbered years (next: March 1, 2027). New organizations may only apply in odd-numbered years.
Arts Create is sponsored by Texas Commission on the Arts. The Arts Create program provides multi-year operational support to advance the creative economy of Texas by investing in arts organizations. This program is for established arts organizations with a budget between $50,000 and $1 million and for College Arts Institutions.
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Getting Started with TCA Grants | Texas Commission on the Arts Getting Started with TCA Grants Home 5 Getting Started with TCA Grants ***************************** NOTE: Applications for Young Masters and Texas Touring Roster Inclusion are done on the Submittable platform. Users set up their own accounts.
Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Application Manager ***************************** STEP 1 – Getting an account set up for the TCA grant portal (aka Fluxx ) Texas-based 501-c-3 nonprofit and governmental entities (i.e., public schools, colleges, city/county/state departments) may register for an account for the TCA grant portal. Nonprofits: Email a copy of your IRS letter of determination to accounts@arts. texas.
gov Governmental entities: Send a request using your official work email to accounts@arts. texas. gov Please note: TCA does not give grants to individuals or fiscally sponsored/umbrella proposals.
TCA will perform initial due diligence to ensure basic eligibility to receive funding from the State of Texas. Each organization will be profiled to determine the appropriate TCA Organization Type . Different organization types have access to different TCA grant programs.
Staff is always happy to revisit your organization profile. Let us know when things change with your organization. This process can take up to 5 business days, so please plan ahead.
STEP 2 – Learning what you are eligible for and applying! Open to all Texas-based 501-c-3 nonprofit and governmental entities Performance Support grants These simple grants help with the cost of bringing in an artist from the TCA Texas Touring Roster to do performances and/or activities. These grants are formula-based and non-competitive.
Here is information on how the program works . Only open to Texas-based 501-c-3 nonprofit and governmental entities with an arts mission Each of the program below has additional requirements. Budget are verified using the revenues reported on the most recently filed IRS Form 990.
With a verified budget of at least $4000 in prior year revenues based on their most recently filed Form 990, the organization has access to Arts Respond Project grants . Deadlines: July 15 and January 15 Average grant amount: $5,000 With a verified budget of at least $50,000 in revenues based on their two most recently filed IRS Form 990s, the organization has access to Arts Create operational support grants .
Deadline: March 1 or 15 of odd-numbered years for new applications Average grant amount: $10,000 With a verified budget of at least $50,000 in revenues based on their two most recently filed Form 990s plus verified headquarters/membership in a TCA Cultural District , the organization has access to Cultural District Project grants . Average grants amount: $60,000 Know that SAM-UEI numbers are required for all competitive grants.
TCA grant guidelines detail agency programs and policies STEP 3 – Conduct your grant activities STEP 4 – Submit your final closeout the grant report TCA staff are always happy to help: grants@arts. texas. gov or 512-463-5535 To Email (split by comma for multiple emails) Select Catalog Select Catalog Category Catalog (PDF) Complete Catalog (PDF) Sale Catalog (PDF) Cart Catalog (PDF) Export Wishlist as PDF
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Tax-exempt nonprofit organizations as designated by the IRS and/or entities of government, with eligibility status established with the TCA prior to the deadline day. Established Arts Organizations with a budget between $50,000 and $1 million and College Arts Institutions are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (up to 25% of organization's last completed year's cash operating budget, minimum $3,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Arts Create are due March 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Arts Create is funded by Texas Commission on the Arts. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Texas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists one required document: Application attachments per checklist. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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