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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
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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
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.
Deadline: June 15
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