Operational & Culturally Specific Grants

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Please check back in February 2025.
View the timeline for more information.

The Department of Arts & Culture offers Operational & Culturally Specific Grants. Grants build capacity and support a diverse portfolio of agencies.

Timeline

February 5, 2024

Intent to Apply opens at 8 a.m. CST

February 12, 2024

Applicants who meet eligibility criteria will have access to the application at 8 a.m. CST

March 1, 2024

Intent to Apply closes at 5 p.m. CST

March 22, 2024

Application closes at 5 p.m. CST

April 2024

Panel review for Culturally Specific Grants

May 2024

Staff funding recommendations

June 2024

Funding notifications sent

June 27, 2024

Arts Funding Committee votes on preliminary funding recommendations

July 9, 2024

San Antonio Arts Commission votes on funding recommendations

September 19, 2024

FY 2025 Budget approval by Council

January 2025-December 2027

Contract period with annual renewals

Apply

Step 1.Submit Intent to Apply

Submit your Intent to Apply through our grant management software. Create an organization account or update your existing account.

Your Intent to Apply will be reviewed to confirm eligibility. If eligible, you will be granted access to the Application.

Submit Intent to Apply

Step 2.Apply

If you have been notified of your eligibility, you may apply. Submit application by 5 p.m. CST on March 22, 2024.

Apply

Resources

NOTE: The following resources are specific to the application process for FY 2025 grants.

Grantees

View lists of current Operational & Culturally Specific grantee organizations.