On September 7, TCA Commissioners approved funding of 929 grants in the first funding round for fiscal year 2024. The grants total over $15 million and will go to nonprofits and units of government in 110 Texas cities. These grants include the Arts Create program, the Cultural District Project program, the first of two funding rounds for the Arts Respond Project program, the quarterly Arts Respond Performance Support program, and the quarterly Commission Initiatives and Designated Funding program.

Arts Create grants provide operational support to Texas arts organizations with budgets over $50,000 yearly. For fiscal year 2024, ArtsNET received $8000.00. These much needed and appreciated funds will help us to continue our Art on Wheels, and MasterWorks programs in our communities, as well as help create new projects. Our goal is to continue to endorse compassion and raise awareness of the many reasons why everyone needs a creative outlet.

Arts Respond Project grants fund arts-based projects that address one of the priority areas of economic development, education, health and human services, natural resources and agriculture, or public safety and criminal justice. For the first round of these grants in fiscal year 2024, ArtsNET received $4000.00. Our Art on Wheels program travels to local senior citizen centers and centers for special needs friends to ensure their quality of life is colorful, utilizing their creative imaginations. Our skilled teachers lead the projects, developing lasting art and relationships. From toe-tapping musical sessions to quiet moments of paint and brush, our programs bring joy to our underserved neighbors and friends. This grant allows us to grow with the needs around us.