Grant Opportunities & Workshops

Grant Programs

The Houston Mayor's Office of the Arts offers multiple grant opportunities for individual artists, creatives, organizations, and fiscally sponsored projects to support creative work and cultural engagement in Houston.

City's Initiative (CI)

• Grant awards: up to $10,000
• Round 1: March 23 – April 21, 2026; Grant term August 1, 2026 – August 1, 2027
• Round 2: May 25 – June 23, 2026; Grant term October 1, 2026 – October 1, 2027
• Round 3: August 28 – September 26, 2026; Grant term January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027

Let Creativity Happen (LCH)

• Grant awards: up to $2,500
• Round 1: March 23 – April 21, 2026; Grant term August 1, 2026 – August 1, 2027
• Round 2: May 25 – June 23, 2026; Grant term October 1, 2026 – October 1, 2027
• Round 3: August 28 – September 26, 2026; Grant term January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027

Creative Impact Boost Grant

A funding formula boost in annual grant competitions (Support for Organizations, Support for Artists and Creative Individuals, and Festival Grants) designed to support historically marginalized groups. Awardees receive a 45% increase in their awards.

Workshops & Support

• SMU DataArts Orientation (Required)
• Instagram Live Q&A sessions: September 2nd at 12pm, September 16th at 4pm, September 23rd at 12pm
• Zoom Information Session: September 9th at 12-1pm for LCH/CI Round 3
• Saturday Grants Lab Sessions: September 19th, 10am-2pm (limited spots, 20-minute virtual sessions)

Additional Resources

Visit the Grants Portal to learn more about opportunities. A Grants Portal link and option to book meetings with staff are available for additional support.