City's Initiative (CI)
Funding Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
April 21, 2026
13 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
City's Initiative (CI)
Funder: Houston Arts Alliance (HAA), administered through City of Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA)
Geographic Scope: City of Houston, TX
Funding Source: Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT)
Purpose: Provides funding to individual artists, creatives, and nonprofits for strategic and creative opportunities to engage visitors and residents while building upon Houston's cultural identity and tourism.
- Individual Artists and Creatives
- Organizations
- Fiscally Sponsored Projects
Eligibility
- Art + Neighborhood Cultural Destinations
- Art + Disaster Resilience Awareness
- Art + Conference Tourism
Funding Categories
Grant funding falls into three categories:MOCA also awards a small number of special community initiatives each year.
- Up to $10,000 per award
- Historically between $5,000 - $10,000
Award Amount
- Application period: March 23, 2026 9 A.M. – April 21, 2026 11:59 P.M. CST
- Grant term: August 1, 2026 – August 1, 2027
Application Cycles (2026)
Round 1:Round 2:
Round 3:
- Address: 5280 Caroline St Ste 100, Houston, TX 77004
- Email: info@haatx.com
- Phone: 713.527.9330
- Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Contact Information
Houston Arts AllianceHow to Apply
How to Apply
- Access the HAA Grants Portal at haatx.com
- Book a meeting with Grants Staff for assistance
Support Resources
HAA offers workshops and informational sessions:
- Follow 2026 CI Grant Guidelines
- Complete application through HAA Grants Portal
Required Materials
- Competitive peer panel process
- Reviewed by community-based panels of diverse identities, perspectives, and areas of expertise
Review Process
Creative Impact Boost
Qualifying applicants who have been historically marginalized receive a 45% increase in their awards.Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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