Austin Live Music Fund
Austin · US
City of Austin fund, run by its Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment office (ACME), that backs Austin's music industry through live and online events, studio, video and merchandise production, promotional tours outside Austin, broadcasting, and marketing campaigns. Professional musicians can receive $20,000 (24-month agreement) or $5,000 (12-month agreement); the FY26 round funded 399 musicians, promoters and venues with more than $7.14 million.
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How much
Professional Musician: $20,000 or $5,000
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Who can apply — in their words
The Austin Live Music Fund encourages, promotes, improves, and showcases Austin’s diverse music industry through supporting a wide array of activities marketed to visiting and potential tourists, including live and online events open to the public; studio, video, and merchandise production; promotional tours outside of Austin; broadcasting; and marketing and promotional campaigns.
Applying
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FY27 Applications Closed. Grant Recipients Announced by November 30, 2026. The FY27 Austin Live Music Fund is accepting applications from July 7 – August 18th, 2026. There will be $6 million available in funding.