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Austin Music Commission: strong Live Music Fund application activity as two December deadlines approach
Summary
City staff told the Music Commission that intake and eligibility activity for the Austin Live Music Fund is strong: as of the meeting, 1,360 intake forms and 508 eligibility forms were submitted, with 127 full applications in the system. Staff reminded applicants of Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 deadlines and outlined award goals and assistance services.
The Austin Music Commission heard a detailed update on December 1 from ACME funding staff on applications and outreach for the Austin Live Music Fund, including two application deadlines this week.
Laura Odegard, acting division manager for ACME funding programs, told commissioners, "So we've had 1,360 intake forms submitted so far." She said 508 eligibility forms have been completed and 127 full applications for the Live Music Fund had been submitted as of noon the day of the meeting, including eight venue applicants, 103 at the $20,000 level and 19 at the $5,000 level.
Why it matters: the commission and staff have set an ambitious target for awards this cycle. Odegard said the department is aiming for 384 awards overall, with goals of 22 venue awards, about 242 awards at the $20,000 level and 120 awards at the…
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