State grantTennessee
Major Cultural Institutions
Offered by Tennessee Arts Commission
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- Who can apply
- Arts organizations or arts councils chartered in Tennessee with six years of operation and $1 million annual revenue.
- How much
- Up to $200,000Up to 15% of total cash operating expenses in the most recently completed fiscal year, not to exceed $200,000.
- By when
- Due Oct 30First-time applicants must submit a letter requesting entry into the category by October 30. The page does not specify a year; the next occurrence on or after today (2026-10-26) is 2026-10-30.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
About this grant
The Major Cultural Institutions (MCI) grant provides restricted operating support to well-established arts organizations chartered in Tennessee with a history of significant year-round arts programming. Organizations may request 15% of total cash operating expenses up to a maximum of $200,000, and must have sustained three consecutive years of annual operating revenue exceeding $1 million.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Applicant must be a single-entity arts organization or arts council legally chartered in Tennessee with headquarters and home season in Tennessee, active IRS 501(c)3 status or public arts council, at least six years of existence as a Tennessee arts organization, at least three consecutive years of Commission funding in the Partnership Support Grant category, three consecutive years of annual operating revenue over $1 million, a board-approved long-range plan, professional management, an external CPA audit, and a Unique Entity ID. Arts festivals, arts centers, presenting organizations, freestanding academic institutions, and organizations receiving New Specialty Earmarked Plate revenue are ineligible.
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