Sat, Aug 15
|Torch Center
Free Grant Writing Hangout
Join us and get support writing your City of Austin ACME grants!
Time & Location
Aug 15, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT
Torch Center, 6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd suite 1807, Austin, TX 78752, USA
About the event
Click here to RSVP - Donations to support Torch are appreciated.
Hosted by Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment (ACME) & The Museum of Human Achievement. Join Austin Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) staff for a workshop session on the FY27 Elevate Grant & FY27 Thrive Grant. This session will provide an overview of this year's application, 1:1 support, and a friendly environment to co-work with other community members on your applications.
The City of Austin Art, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME) Funding Programs provide financial support for emerging cultural and creative individuals or organizations to produce public projects and activities for Austin's diverse communities.
Current ACME grant opportunities include:
Elevate – Supports artists, arts organizations, and creative businesses.
Thrive - Offers focused investment to sustain and grow local arts nonprofit organizations deeply rooted in and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures.