The Economic Development Department’s Community Navigator Program supports local businesses, non-profit organizations, and creative professionals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Local entities can apply for no-cost assistance from Community Navigators for one-on-one coaching, virtual classes, and applying for government and philanthropic support. This program was approved by Austin City Council from Austin’s allocation of the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). To be eligible, local entities must be located in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The Austin-Round Rock MSA includes Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties.

The Elevate Grant offers $15,000 to $80,000 grants for arts organizations, individual artists, and creative businesses that produce culturally vibrant and diverse artistic content. Grant funds may be used for creative, administrative, and operational expenses incurred in producing creative activities and events for the people of Austin and its tourists.

The Music & Entertainment Division—part of the City of Austin Economic Development Department—delivers programs and services to innovate and grow Austin's commercial and nonprofit music and entertainment industries. We're a connection point and resource for the Austin music industry to promote job and compensation growth, sector development, nightlife compatibility, and talent export.

The Nexus Grant offers $5,000 grants for new and emerging local small organizations, individual artists, and small arts businesses to produce creative public projects.

The City of Austin Small Business Division offers a comprehensive directory of small business resources offered by local, state, and federal governments and non-profit agencies. Our goal for the City of Austin Small Business Resources Directory is to increase awareness and use of the programs that provide aid in the development of your business.

The Small Business Division provides business training, educational events, and coaching to empower entrepreneurs. Our mission is to foster job creation and support the growth of new and existing businesses by providing capacity-building information, tools, and resources.

CMFW passionately believes in the life-enhancing power of live classical music. We commit ourselves to performing and sharing classical music for people of the world who long for beauty and inspiration in their lives. We provide programs and concerts throughout the year to promote this mission.

Conspirare is a GRAMMY® -winning choir that provides transformational musical experiences that have a deep impact on people in Central Texas and around the world. Our professional choir is comprised of accomplished musicians from around the country selected to come together to rehearse, perform, and record. We invite prospective singers to submit audition materials anytime.

COTFG is a volunteer-run arts organization supporting creative expression in Austin, TX. Established in 2003 and originally based out of a space on Pedernales St. in east Austin, COTFG has presented hundreds of events to date, including featured concerts, workshops, and film screenings. COTFG enjoys collaborating with other local arts presenters and organizations, and our efforts are tuned to the support of Austin’s cultural arts landscape as a whole.

Density512 is a chamber orchestra and collective of brave and open musicians who champion contemporary programming. We tell stories through imaginatively curated experiences, amplify the voices of groundbreaking and emerging artists, and cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations.