MidtownHOU Arts Micro Grant

The MidtownHOU Arts Micro Grant is open to all arts organizations, professional artists, artist teams, and designers who are age 18 or older and eligible to work in the United States. This grant is made possible in part through the City of Houston and Houston Arts Alliance. Applicants must be willing to provide an open to the public, free of charge community project, performance, or cultural art-based event within the boundaries of the Midtown Houston Cultural Arts and Entertainment District.

Applications must be submitted by September 15, 2019 at 11:59 PM MST and should include a statement of interest with complete contact information, work samples (5 images, videos, or audio clips representing previously completed projects), a project budget, résumés for each artist or team member, and two professional recommendation letters. Organizations must also provide a one-page history and current board member list. Work samples should include title, location, cost, materials/media, and timeline for each project.

A Selection Committee will evaluate applications based on aesthetic excellence, track record, and project management ability. Sixteen grants are available: one $5,000 grant, six $2,500 grants, four $1,500 grants, and five $1,000 grants. Applicants may apply for one grant only. Selected finalists may be invited to interview. All projects must be completed by March 15, 2020. If your project will take place in Midtown Park, Elizabeth Baldwin Park, or Elizabeth Glover Park, written permission from the respective park manager must be secured at least 30 days prior to the project.