The Application deadline has been extended. The new date has not yet been set. Please reach out to Jesus Pantel if you have questions - Jesus.Pantel@AustinTexas.Gov
To Be Eligible
Bridge Year applicants must have been reviewed through the peer review panel process in the FY 20 application year, and awarded and accepted funding in FY 20 funding.
Bridge Year proposed programming/activities should be similar in scope to the programming/activities proposed in the FY 20 application.
To enter into the FY 21 contract, applicants must complete FY 20 contracted activities by September 30, 2020.
Bridge Year applicants must meet the eligibility requirements as described in the FY 20 Cultural Heritage Festivals Program Guidelines.
Funding Request
Bridge year applicants must request the amount they received in FY 20. Depending on Hotel Occupancy Tax funds, the Cultural Arts Funding Program will attempt to award the same amount for FY 21 as in FY 20.
Matching Requirement
A 1:2 (half) match is required for all requests/awards in CHFP. Up to one-half of the match may be in well documented in-kind support (at true market value with proper documentation).
Application Deadline: May 1, 2020
Late applications will NOT be accepted.