Application Closed
Applications open February 2, 2026.
View the timeline for more information.
The Department of Arts & Culture offers Operational Grants to build capacity and support for a diverse portfolio of agencies.
Intent to Apply opens at 8 a.m. CST
Intent to Apply closes at 5 p.m. CST
Application opens at 8 a.m. CST
Application closes at 5 p.m. CST
Funding Notification
Arts Funding Committee: Approve Preliminary Funding Recommendations
San Antonio Arts Commission: Approve Funding Recommendations
City Council approves FY 27 Budget
Contract Term
The Intent to Apply is open February 2, 2026, at 8 a.m. - February 13, 2026, at 5 p.m. CST.
Submit your Intent to Apply through our grant management portal (GO Smart). Submit your Intent to Apply through our grant management portal (GO Smart). Create an organizational account or update an existing account.
Submit Intent to Apply
Your Intent to Apply will be reviewed to confirm eligibility. If eligible, you will be granted access to the application.
All application communications from the Department will come from GO Smart. Please add noreply@gosmart.org to your email contact list so that important emails do not go into your junk or spam box.
Applications are open February 23, 2026, at 8 a.m. - March 13, 2026, at 5 p.m. CST.
If you have been notified of your eligibility, you may apply:
View lists of current Operational grantee organizations.
Operational Grantees
Contact Form
210-206-ARTS (210-206-2787)