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The Austin Economic Development Department recently announced the launch of the Austin Live Music Venue Preservation Fund.
Applications will be open through 5 p.m. Jan. 11.
The City Council established the $15 million Save Austin’s Vital Economic Sectors Fund and adopted the final guidelines for the $5 million preservation fund Dec. 3. The Long Center for the Performing Arts will provide application assistance, process applications and administer funds.
Eligible live music venues must be in an Austin City Council district, must meet the city’s definition of a live music venue and must have significantly reduced operations since March. Applicants must also meet or exceed the city’s COVID-19 safety guidelines, which can be found at austintexas.gov/covid19.