State grantTennessee
Rural Arts Project Support
Offered by Tennessee Arts Commission
Found automatically on tnartscommission.org/grants/rural-arts-project-support. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Tennessee-chartered organizations, arts organizations, and local governments, excluding K-12 schools.
- How much
- $1,000 – $25,000Funds awarded to a single organization range from $1,000 to $25,000. Most grant requests are not fully funded.
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.No application deadline is stated on the page. The page references the FY28 RAPS Grant cycle but does not provide specific dates.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
About this grant
The Rural Arts Project Support grant provides funding for diverse arts projects and activities across all disciplines that focus on community vitality and engagement in rural Tennessee counties. Funds support projects involving professional artists, festivals, performances, exhibitions, and other arts activities. Awards range from $1,000 to $25,000 for non-arts organizations, arts organizations, and local government entities.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Applicant organizations must be chartered in Tennessee. K-12 schools are not eligible. Arts organizations receiving revenue from a New Specialty Earmarked Plate are ineligible. National or regional 501(c)3 organizations chartered and headquartered in Tennessee serving as umbrella organizations are restricted to one application per fiscal year. Projects must involve one or more Commission-recognized art forms and take place in eligible rural counties.
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