State grantTennessee
Arts Project Support
Offered by Tennessee Arts Commission
Found automatically on tnartscommission.org/grants/arts-project-support. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Organizations chartered in Tennessee, excluding K-12 schools, applying for arts projects in urban counties.
- How much
- $1,000 – $18,000Funds awarded range from $1,000 to $18,000 for non-arts organizations, arts organizations, and local government entities. Most requests are not fully funded.
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.The page does not state a specific deadline date or application window for the current cycle. Applicants must register in the Online Grants System in advance of the application deadline.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
About this grant
The Tennessee Arts Commission's Arts Project Support grant funds arts projects and activities across all disciplines that focus on community vitality and engagement in urban counties. Eligible organizations can request $1,000 to $18,000 for projects involving professional artists, performances, exhibitions, festivals, and other arts activities. The program is competitive and requires a dollar-for-dollar cash match.
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. Applicants must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) and be able to match the grant amount dollar-for-dollar in cash. Projects must take place in one of the listed Tennessee urban counties and involve Commission-recognized art forms.
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