AACME Funding Programs Info Session (In-Person)

Join the City of Austin’s Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (AACME) Department for a public information session on the FY26 grant application cycle. This session will provide an overview of open funding opportunities and walk you through the updated application process.

Whether you’re an artist, nonprofit, venue, or heritage or historic steward, this is your chance to learn how AACME grant programs can support your work—and how to apply successfully.

Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Central Time
Location: 5202 East Ben White Boulevard Suite 400 Austin, TX 78741

Agenda:

• Welcome & Overview of AACME

• How to Apply: Step-by-Step Application Process

• FY26 Grant Programs

• Creative Space Assistance Program

• Austin Live Music Fund

• Heritage Preservation Grant

• Elevate

• Application Assistance Options

• Q&A and Next Steps

Free and open to the public. Registration is recommended.

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact (512) 974-3917 or Relay Texas 7-1-1. For more information or to request interpretation services, please call Austin 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000.

La Ciudad de Austin se compromete a cumplir lo establecido en la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA). A solicitud de los interesados, se proveerán

modificaciones razonables y acceso equitativo a las comunicaciones. Para obtener ayuda, por favor llame al (512) 974-3914 o al número de Relay Texas, 7-1-1.