Houston Arts Alliance is the City of Houston’s partner for the distribution of municipal Hotel Occupancy Tax receipts to support arts and cultural programs in the city. The City of Houston’s significant investment in the arts reaches organizations of all sizes and artistic disciplines—from experimental visual arts and performance groups, to nationally renowned museums and performing arts institutions, to culturally specific organizations that reflect Houston’s diverse populations.

Grants for Organizations:  Each year Houston Arts Alliance accepts applications from qualified nonprofit arts and cultural organizations from the city to support programs that meet the Hotel Occupancy Tax requirements. To determine eligibility for these grants, please refer to the program guidelines for application dates, workshops and deadlines.

Types of Grants Available

• General Operating Support/ General Operating Support Expansion  
• Arts Project Grants
• Touring & Neighborhood Arts Program
• Special Initiatives Program

To determine specific dates and guidelines for each grant program, please refer to HAA's 2011-2012 Grants Programs & Schedule .

After Receiving a Grant:  Organizations approved for a grant will enter into an agreement with Houston Arts Alliance that outlines the arts activities that will be supported through grant evaluations and accountability requirements. Please visit our Managing Your Grant page for program updates and downloadable report forms.