Non-profit 501c(3) or tax-exempt organizations that provide arts programs and activities within the City of Corpus Christi are invited to apply for an Arts Grant. Funding for this is provided by Hotel Occupancy Taxes and must be used in accordance with the Hotel Occupancy Tax Texas Tax Code Chapter 351 to directly promote tourism and the convention and hotel industry and promote the arts. The Arts Grant program runs from January 1 to December 31. Applications and Grant Workshops are available during the fall. 

2025 Arts Grant Program

In October 2024, the City of Corpus Christi’s Arts and Cultural Commission (ACC) issued an Open Call for the 2025 Arts Grant Program applications to arts organizations whose programs or services demonstrate cultural significance for the community and will stimulate the local business economy by attracting visitors to Corpus Christi. Applications are for matching grants of up to $15,000. For more information, contact Eleanor Miceli, Arts and Volunteer Outreach Coordinator, at (361) 826-3828 or ACCartsgrants@cctexas.com.

The deadline to apply for the 2025 Art Grants is closed. 

► 2025 Arts Grant Program Guidelines

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the opportunity to apply for next year’s 2026 Arts Grant:

• October 2025 – Open Call for 2026 Arts Grant Program and Grant Application Workshop
• November 2025 – Deadline for 2026 Arts Grant Program Application
• February 15, 2026 – Deadline for 2025 Arts Grant Program Completion Report (2025 Arts Grant Recipients Only)
  
  

2025 Arts Grant Recipients

The Corpus Christi Arts and Cultural Commission awarded arts grants to the following twenty-three non-profit organizations for cultural events in the City of Corpus Christi.

• Alcorta's Folklorico Diamante, Inc. for La Competencia Folklorica de Tejas | Mexican Folk Dance Competition
• Art Center of Corpus Christi for Concerts in the Courtyard
• Art Museum of South Texas for 2025 Traveling Exhibitions
• Ballet Folklorico Viva Mexico for 27^th Annual Free to the Public Show
• Bay Jammin Series, Inc. for Bay Jammin Concert and Cinema Series 2025
• Corpus Christi Bailando Dance Festival for Bailando International Dance Festival
• Corpus Christi Ballet for Dracula
• Corpus Christi Chamber Music Society, Inc. for Chamber Music Spring Concert Series
• Corpus Christi Symphony Society for Grand Finale: Carmen in Concert!
• Del Mar College Foundation for Cain National Show at Del Mar College
• Downtown Revitalization Alliance for Mural Fest 2025
• Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History for Doc McGregor Exhibit Renovation
• Friends of Redhead Pond and Environmental Stewardship Association for Ullberg: Wind in the Sails Community Film Screening
• Harbor Playhouse for Theater Artistic Licensing 2025 
• KEDT (South Texas Public Broadcasting System, Inc.) for KEDT Spotlight on the Arts
• K Space Contemporary for 2025 Dia de los Muertos Festival
• South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center for Mariposa Palooza
• Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Foundation (Department of Art) for TAMU-CC University Galleries 2025 Programming
• Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Foundation (Department of Music) for Eighth Annual Piano Celebration Week at TAMU-CC
• Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Foundation (Mariachi Festival) for 2025 Festival de Mariachi!
• Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Foundation (Performing Arts Center) for Furgason BRAVO! Series 2025
• Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TABPHE) for Corpus Christi Juneteenth Festival 2025
• Texas Jazz Festival Society for 64^th Annual Texas Jazz Festival
  

► 2025 ACC Arts Grant Funded Events Calendar