Eligible tax-exempt arts and heritage nonprofits must upload their New Braunfels grant applications by 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. The city’s arts and heritage grants draw on local hotel occupancy tax revenue, and applications must be submitted online.
The deadline gives eligible local arts and heritage organizations two days to submit applications for hotel-tax-funded grants. Applicants must be nonprofits designated by the IRS and meet the eligibility requirements in Texas Tax Code Chapter 351, according to the city.
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Completed applications must be uploaded to the City Secretary’s Office online portal no later than 5pm on October 31st, 2026.City of New Braunfels ↗
The city lists music, dance, visual arts, writing and other arts programs among eligible activities. Heritage-related grants can support historical restoration and preservation or promotion intended to bring visitors to preserved historic sites and museums. Organizations should check the city’s eligibility description before preparing an application.
Applications are available through the arts and heritage grant page named in the city’s notice. The online system requires applicants to create an account, and completed applications must be uploaded to the City Secretary’s Office portal. Organizations needing help can call that office at 830-221-4010.
The city cites approximately $703,073 allocated to local arts and heritage programs from funds collected in 2025 as an example of a prior allocation. That figure is not an announced award pool for this application round. The next point to watch is the city’s review and allocation of grant funds; the notice does not give a reliable future award date. Applicants can use the official grant notice to verify the deadline, application route and city contact.