Since 2014, Odessa Arts has given over $2 million in grants.
Grant money is used to fund marketing, hotel rooms, and other expenses related to operating costs or special programming.
Organizations can apply for a Cultural Tourism Grant once a year.
Join Us for are Arts Funding 101 Grant Writing Workshop!
Odessa Arts invites local artists, nonprofit organizations, and cultural partners to attend “Arts Funding 101”, a free grant workshop designed to guide participants through the application process for 2026 Cultural Tourism Grants. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 9 AM, at the Odessa Marriott and Conference Center.
RegisterOdessa Arts’ Cultural Tourism Grant program provides funding for events, projects, and initiatives that bring visitors to Odessa and enhance the city’s cultural landscape. The upcoming workshop will walk attendees through eligibility criteria, funding priorities, and strategies for creating a strong application. Participants will also hear from the Non-Profit Management Center, area foundation panel, and a marketing panel.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Odessa Marriott and Conference Center
Cost: Free, registration required
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Application open for the 2026 funding year from August 1 – 30, 2025
Submit your application here:
Previous Recipients
2023 Grant Recipients
Basin PBS – $17,500
Ellen Noël Art Museum – $25,000
Midland Festival Ballet – $14,000
Odessa College – $17,500
Permian Playhouse – $20,000
UTPB – $21,000
Wagner Noël – $24,000
West Texas Jazz Society – $22,500
West Texas Symphony – $18,000
2022 Grant Recipients
Basin PBS – $24,000
Basin Theatre Works – $30,000
Ellen Noël Art Museum – $24,000
Midland Festival Ballet – $18,500
Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale – $18,000
Odessa College – $7,500
Permian Basin Opera – $3,500
UTPB – $20,000
Wagner Noël – $33,500
West Texas Jazz – $27,000
2021 Grant Recipients
Basin PBS – $30,000
Cassatt in the Basin – $20,000
Ellen Noël Art Museum – $35,000
Lisa Butler – $10,000
Marfa Public Radio – $10,000
Midland Festival Ballet – $19,000
Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale – $20,000
Odessa College – $35,000
Permian Basin Opera – $10,000
Permian Playhouse – $30,000
Pride Center – $1,000
UTPB – $35,000
Wagner Noël – $20,000
West Texas Jazz – $20,000
2020 Grant Recipients
Allegro Chorale – $6,000
Artisan Art Walk – $6,000
Cassatt in the Basin – $15,000
Ellen Noël Art Museum – $29,500
Live On Stage! – $5,000
Midland Festival Ballet – $10,000
Odessa College – $25,000
Permian Playhouse – $29,500
UTPB – $25,000
Wagner Noël – $20,000
West Texas Jazz – $19,000
2019 Grant Recipients
Allegro Chorale – $10,000
Cassatt in the Basin – $11,000
Ellen Noël Art Museum – $27,000
Keep Odessa Beautiful – $4,000
Live On Stage! – $4,000
Midland Festival Ballet – $15,000
Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale – $27,000
Parker House – $9,000
Permian Basin Opera – $16,000
UTPB Art – $27,000
Wagner Noël – $22,000
West Texas Education Project – $8,000
West Texas Film – $7,000
West Texas Harp Soc – $6,000
West Texas Public Radio – $10,000
West Texas Talent – $8,000