City Accepting Applications for Corpus Christi 2027 Arts Grant Program
Application Deadline is November 13
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — The City of Corpus Christi’s Arts & Cultural Commission (ACC) is accepting applications for the 2027 Arts Grant Program. The program provides funding for cultural events hosted by local organizations that attract visitors to Corpus Christi. Matching grants of up to $15,000 are available to eligible Corpus Christi nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
The City of Corpus Christi funds these grants through the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) fund.
Some examples of qualifying organizations include:
· Local Arts Councils or Alliances that support and promote local artists and cultural events.
· Nonprofit Theater Companies that produce plays, musicals, or performances that attract visitors.
· Museums and Cultural Centers that host exhibits or events that draw tourists, such as art museums or heritage centers.
· Music and Dance Organizations that organize concerts, festivals, or dance performances open to the public.
· Film or Media Arts Nonprofits that host film festivals or media arts events that bring in out-of-town attendees.
· Community Arts Programs that offer public art installations, murals, or cultural celebrations that enhance the city’s appeal to visitors.
· Literary Arts Organizations that host book festivals, poetry readings, or writing workshops with regional or national reach.
The 2027 Arts Grant Program Guidelines (PDF) and online application are accessible at www.CorpusChristiTX.gov/ArtGrants.
The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13. Only online application submissions will be accepted.
There will be an Online Grant Information Session on October 22, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
To sign up for the information session or for more information, email ACCartsgrants@corpuschristitx.gov or call 361-826-3828.
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