Festival Grant (FG)
Funding Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
July 24, 2026
107 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Festival Grant (FG)
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 support to fund arts festivals or arts components of cultural festivals to celebrate Houston's diversity and promote the city's creative identity as a unique arts and culture destination.
Festival Definition
An annual or biannual celebration or immersion around a unifying theme or programmatic focus, featuring varied and curated events. Festivals allow communities to share artistic and cultural traditions, creating vibrant opportunities and experiences for residents and visitors.- Individual Artists and Creatives
- Organizations
- Fiscally Sponsored Projects
Eligibility
- Up to $10,000 per award
Award Amount
- Application period: June 15, 2026 9 A.M. – July 24, 2026 11:59 P.M. CST
- Grant term: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Funded by cash-in-hand and available in one annual cycle
Application Cycle (2026)
- Applicants must have a current SMU DataArts profile
- Must complete Cultural Data Profile for 2024 fiscal year
- Must generate the City of Houston Funder Report
Additional Requirements
- 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 Guidelines for Annual Grants (SACI, Festival, and Support for Organizations)
- Complete application through HAA Grants Portal
- Current SMU DataArts profile
- Generated City of Houston Funder Report
Required Materials
- Orientation Video available for applicants
- Required steps to generate funder report provided
- Support available at haatx.com
SMU DataArts Orientation
- 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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