Artist Grants

Application Closed

Applications open January 5, 2026.
View the timeline for more information.

The Department of Arts & Culture offers Artist Grants to San Antonio-based professional artists working in the following disciplines:

  • literary arts
  • media arts
  • multi-disciplinary arts
  • performing arts
  • visual arts

Annual grants of $7,500 and $15,000 support artists in their creation of new work. Artists can apply individually or as part of a collective/ensemble.

Timeline

January 5, 2026

Intent to Apply opens at 8 a.m. CST

January 23, 2026

Intent to Apply closes at 5 p.m. CST

February 2, 2026

Application opens at 8 a.m. CST

February 27, 2026

Application closes at 5 p.m. CST

April 2026

Panel Review

June 2, 2026

Funding Notification

June 25, 2026

Arts Funding Committee: Approve Preliminary Funding Recommendations

July 14, 2026

San Antonio Arts Commission: Approve Funding Recommendations

September 2026

City Council approves FY 27 Budget

October 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027

Contract Term

Resources

Arts Funding Guidelines for Nonprofits & Artists(PDF, 393KB)

NOTE: FY 27 Artist Grants Request for Applications will be available mid-December 2025.