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Tennessee Arts Grants

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The Community Placemaking Grants program
$100,000
Project for Public Spaces
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofits and local governments to improve public spaces through community-driven projects that promote inclusivity and accessibility.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
ARTSmemphis Operating Support Grant 2026
$10,000
ARTSmemphis
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides unrestricted funding to arts organizations in Shelby County, Tennessee, to help sustain their operations and programming.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Assisi Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Assisi Foundation of Memphis
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Greater Memphis area that are focused on creating sustainable, positive change in health, education, social justice, arts, and community development.

Education
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Improvement Project
$5,000
City of Jackson
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This program provides funding for businesses, nonprofits, community groups, churches, and educational institutions to implement projects that enhance neighborhood beauty, foster community engagement, and celebrate local culture in Jackson.

Community Development
Nonprofits
ArtsBuild Equity Grants
$10,000
ArtsBuild
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support to artists with disabilities living in Hamilton County, Tennessee, to help them create, develop their work, and enhance their professional skills.

Arts
Nonprofits
Southern Documentary Fund Production Grant
$15,000
Southern Documentary Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonfiction filmmakers from the American South, providing $15,000 each to elevate diverse stories and creators currently in production.

Arts
Individuals
Current Art Fund Project-Based Grants
$7,500
Tri-Star Arts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Tennessee-based visual artists and collectives in creating innovative, public-facing art projects, with a focus on encouraging BIPOC and AAPI participation.

Arts
Individuals
Arts Education Community Learning Grant
Contact for amount
Tennessee Arts Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative arts learning projects in community settings, focusing on hands-on education and engagement with various art forms for participants of all ages.

Arts
Nonprofits
100 Women Who Care Grant Program
$10,000
Community Foundation of West Tennessee
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving residents of rural West Tennessee, allowing them to address various community needs through flexible funding for projects or operational support.

Women & Girl Services
County governments