2024 SACI Image courtesy of Emily Richardson

2024 SACI Image courtesy of Emily Richardson

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Houston’s Creative Pulse: $14.7M in Grants Powering Arts & Culture in 2025 A Triumph for Houston’s Arts Scene: Fueling Creativity, Community, and Cultural Legacy

Houston has long been a beacon of artistic expression, a vibrant city where culture thrives on the rich diversity of its people. Once again, the City of Houston is proving its commitment to fostering the arts by allocating a staggering $14.7 million in grants to arts and culture nonprofits, fiscally sponsored projects, and individual artists in 2025. This investment, led by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (MOCA) and administered through the Houston Arts Alliance (HAA), is a game-changer for Houston’s creative economy.