Arts & Culture- Operational Grants- New Organizations

The Operational & Culturally Specific Grants provide essential support to San Antonio-based arts and culture nonprofits, enabling them to deliver outstanding programming for the community. These grants are awarded every three years, with new applicants eligible for funding based on specific criteria. Funded by the Hotel Occupancy Tax, the program aims to enhance cultural engagement among residents and visitors, ensuring a vibrant arts scene in San Antonio.

As a leader in arts & culture, the Department of Arts & Culture provides grants to individual artists and nonprofit organizations, manages two free art galleries, and welcomes film productions from around the world.
Funding is based on availability.  Grant application openings are seasonal.
Operational Grants provide operational support to San Antonio-based arts and culture nonprofits that produce exemplary programming for locals and visitors. Grants are awarded on a three-year cycle (FY 25, FY 26, and FY 27) with an annual renewal process.
Since FY 26, there is an annual grant entry opportunity for newly eligible applicants. Funding is dependent upon eligibility and the availability of funds.
Operational Grants are funded by the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) to promote and engage residents and visitors in the cultural experiences and offerings of San Antonio. Occasionally other funding sources are made available to the Department of Arts & Culture and additional funding may be offered to support projects that otherwise cannot be funded through HOT.