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Austin Pours $23M into Creatives | Texas News
Austin’s throwing down $23 million in fresh creative funding—yes, you heard that right—powered by hotel tax revenue and channeled through the ACME program. This is part of a bigger push this year, with $24 million already dropped in March, aimed at keeping the city’s arts, music, and culture thriving. The city’s listening hard—thanks to last year’s Creative Reset—and now has Spanish-speaking navigators and more ambassadors to help everyone apply. Four grant programs are open: Live Music Fund, Elevate, Heritage Preservation, and Thrive. Artists, musicians, nonprofits, and creative businesses…
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