Arts Create-1

The Texas Arts Plan – Arts Create-1 grant is a competitive, multi-year operational funding opportunity offered by the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA). This program is designed to advance the creative economy in Texas by providing financial support to established arts organizations and college arts institutions that contribute to the cultural and artistic fabric of the state. By targeting operational costs, the grant aims to ensure these organizations can continue to offer programs, support artists, and serve communities across Texas. The funder, Texas Commission on the Arts, is the official state agency dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts in Texas. Through programs like Arts Create-1, TCA furthers its mission to increase public awareness of the arts, preserve the diverse cultural heritage of Texas, and improve the quality of life through artistic expression. Arts Create-1 embodies this mission by investing in qualified organizations to sustain and grow their artistic operations over a multi-year period. Applicants must be either established arts organizations with an annual operating budget between $50,000 and $1 million or college-based arts institutions. The grant provides operational support for a one-year period with the potential for a second-year award of the same amount, contingent upon funding availability. However, first-time applicants may only submit applications during odd-numbered years, such as 2025 or 2027. Each organization may submit only one application per grant cycle. Funding requests must be a minimum of $3,000 and may not exceed 25% of the applicant's most recently completed year’s cash operating budget. The program also requires a 1:1 dollar-for-dollar match from non-state sources, underscoring the importance of local or private support in leveraging public investment. The grant’s scope supports general operational expenses rather than specific project-based costs. Applications and all required attachments must be submitted by March 1 of odd-numbered years. The submission process involves uploading required documentation in accordance with an attachments checklist and adhering to a detailed review process defined in the application review criteria. While the notice does not list application components explicitly, ineligible requests and document requirements are available through provided references. Awards follow a competitive evaluation based on established criteria, and the continuation of funding into the second year is not automatic but is instead based on availability and the organization's performance. No direct contact information or detailed evaluation metrics are listed in the notice, but the fund is clearly administered by the Texas Commission on the Arts.