Open Call for Corpus Christi 2025 Arts Grant Program

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The City of Corpus Christi's Arts & Cultural Commission (ACC) announces an Open Call for the 2025 Arts Grant Program applications. This grant funds cultural events by local organizations that attract visitors to Corpus Christi. The program offers matching grants of up to $15,000.

Art Grants are available to 501c3 non-profit organizations within Corpus Christi. The City of Corpus Christi provides funding for the Arts Grant Program by utilizing the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) fund. Per state law, revenue from the municipal HOT may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry. Organizations applying for and receiving HOT funds are required to adhere to the state laws governing the use of such funds.

The 2025 Arts Grant Program Guidelines (PDF) are accessible on the City of Corpus Christi's Arts and Cultural page of the website.

The application deadlineis 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15. The link to the online application form is available at https://www.cctexas.com/arts-culture. Only online application submissions are accepted.

If you are interested in participating in the online grant informational session on October 22, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., or for more information, send an email to [email protected].

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