Application Open
March 10, 2025 at 8 a.m. - April 25, 2025 at 5 p.m. CST. View the timeline for more information.
The Department of Arts & Culture offers Venue Improvement Grants. Grants support qualifying performing arts producing organizations with funds for capital improvements and equipment purchases for organizations that are current Operational grantees of the Department.
Intent to Apply opens at 8 a.m. CST
Applicants who meet eligibility criteria will have access to the application at 8 a.m. CST
Intent to Apply closes at 5 p.m. CST
Application closes at 5 p.m. CST
Panel Review
Staff funding recommendations
Funding notification letters sent
Arts Funding Committee votes on preliminary funding recommendations
San Antonio Arts Commission votes on funding recommendations
Contract period
The Intent to Apply is open March 10, 2025, at 8 a.m. – April 4, 2025, at 5 p.m. CST.
Submit your Intent to Apply through our grant management software. Create/update your existing organizational account.
NOTE: Make sure your organizational profile is up to date before beginning an application. It will be used for all communications and contracting.
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: March 17, at 8 a.m. – April 25, 2025, at 5 p.m. CST.
If you have been notified of your eligibility, you may apply:
Apply
We will hold free informational sessions on how to apply for the FY 26 Venue Improvement Grants.
NOTE: The following resources are specific to the application process for FY 2026 grants.
FY 2026 Venue Improvement Grants Request for Applications(PDF, 309KB)
Contact Form
210-206-ARTS (210-206-2787)