Art & Culture

The Woodlands Arts Council’s Microgrant Application is now Open

By The Woodlands Arts Council | September 8, 2026

The Woodlands Arts Council Microgrant Application for organizations and individuals in The Woodlands and Montgomery County is open as of September 7 and will close on October 5, 2026.

The Woodlands Arts Council's Microgrant Application is now Open — *The Woodlands Arts Council’s Microgrant Application is now open; Photo Credit: The Woodlands Arts Council*

The Woodlands Arts Council Microgrant Program includes the following categories:

The Dr. David Gottlieb Education Microgrant: Open to all literary, performing, and visual art educators and organizations, this microgrant provides funding for projects that might not otherwise be possible.
The Performing Arts Microgrant, in partnership with The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, enables organizations, educators, and individuals in Montgomery County to apply for funding for specific projects that further enhance accessibility in the performing arts.

Eligibility and application requirements are available on TWAC’s website.

*Theatre II students from CHS experience filmmaking with with industry-style equipment; Photo courtesy of The Woodlands Arts Council*

Recent TWAC microgrants in action include:

Conroe High School – Video Cameras: Through this microgrant, Conroe High School’s Theatre Department received four Canon Rebel T7 cameras, extra battery sets, SIM cards, and card readers, providing students with the professional equipment needed to continue the department’s annual film project despite restrictions on cell phone use. Access to these cameras allowed Theatre II students to experience filmmaking with industry-style equipment while learning film history, camera operation, cinematography, lighting, and visual storytelling.
Reading Is Revolutionary – Title 1 Author Visit & Book Donation: The nonprofit Reading Is Revolutionary secured funding to make it possible for Hailey Elementary to partner with Macmillan Publishers and bring award-winning author and illustrator Angela Dominguez to campus and provide a book for every student. Students received bilingual picture books in the lower grades and Angela Dominguez’s Texas Bluebonnet Award–nominated graphic novel in the upper grades. Before the visit, students engaged with her work through classroom read-alouds, building excitement and connection. During her visit, students eagerly participated in activities, asked thoughtful questions, and celebrated the opportunity to meet a published author.