City accepting applications for arts and historic preservation

The City of Galveston’s Arts and Historical Preservation Advisory Board is accepting applications for grant funding of projects until March 15, 2023.  

The Arts and Historical Preservation Advisory Board allocates hotel-motel occupancy tax funds to arts and historic preservation-related non-profit organizations. There’s a set aside fund that is 6/8 of a penny on the hotel occupancy tax rate for such endeavors. This amount is distributed every two-year period for arts and historical preservation. 

The funds must be used for increasing tourist visitation in the areas of historical preservation and restoration, advertising, marketing, and promotion directed to visitors to Galveston, or commemoration of historic events. 

Organizations must meet certain criteria, including: 

- Demonstrate tax-exempt status; 

- Be in operation for at least one calendar year before the application deadline; 

- Produce financial statements showing activity for one calendar year; 

- Be headquartered in Galveston; 

- Attach an organizational history/philosophy statement to the application 

- Provide programs and events available to city residents and tourists; 

- Demonstrate that the request for hotel tax funds does not constitute more than 20 percent of operational budget; 

- Comply with all City ordinances and procurement procedures. 

An application is attached to this email and anyone with questions may contact the City Secretary’s Office at 409-797-3510.